Are Guttation and Exudation the Same?

Guttation is the exudation of drops of xylem sap on the tips or edges of leaves of some vascular plants, such as grasses, and a number of fungi. Guttation is not to be confused with dew, which condenses from the atmosphere onto the plant surface. Guttation generally happens during the night time.

What is exudation and guttation?

Exudation is the loss of water from plant in liquid form whereas guttation is the loss of water from plant through hydathodes.

How does transpiration differ from guttation?

Transpiration is the process that occurs through the stomata and lenticels present in the leaves. Guttation is the process which takes place through hydathodes. In this process there is loss of Water as water vapour. Whereas here the loss of water happens as liquid water only.