Biology
Answer
| Guttation | Bleeding |
|---|---|
| It occurs from the edges of leaves by hydathodes in uninjured plants. | It occurs from any cut or injured part of a plant. |
| The exudate is mainly water with some dissolved mineral salts. | The exudate is mainly plant sap and sugars. |
| It occurs during early mornings or late nights. | It occurs at the time of injury. |
| It happens in certain plants like Banana, Nasturtium, Strawberry. | It occurs in all plants that have been cut or injured. |
Related Questions
Define the following terms:
(a) Transpiration
(b) Exudation
(c) Potometer
(d) Wilting
(e) Hydathodes
(f) Cuticle
Distinguish between Stomata and Lenticels
Distinguish between Transpiration and Evaporation
Give reason/suitable explanation for each :
(a) Nerium loses less amount of water during transpiration.
(b) More transpiration occurs from the under surface of a dicot leaf.
(c) Transpiration increases with the velocity of wind.
(d) Leaves of some plants wilt during midday and recover in the evening.
(e) Guttation normally occurs during early mornings or late nights.
(f) Forests tend to bring more rains.