Differences between Transpiration and Guttation (Comparison between Transpiration and Guttation)
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Transpiration
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Guttation
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1.
Water is lost in the form of water vapour.
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Water is lost in the form of liquid
droplets.
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2.
It occurs through stomata, lenticels and cuticle.
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It occurs through hydathodes.
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3.
It occurs mostly during the day.
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It occurs during the cold hours of
night and early morning.
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4.
The transpired water is pure.
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Guttated water is a dilute solution
of both organic and inorganic substances.
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5.
It continues even when the plant is under water stress.
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It does not occur under conditions
of water deficiency.
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6.
Excessive transpiration causes wilting.
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Excessive guttation does not cause
loss of turgidity.
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7.
It is controlled by a number of factors, the chief being the
opening and closing of stomata.
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It continues as long as the adequate
supply of water is maintained and the environment is cold and humid.
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