Question

By which of the following processes, do plants release water from the structures called 'hydathodes', on the edges or margins of leaves?

• A. Cytomixis
• B. Guttation
• C. Wilting
• D. Cavitation

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Guttation

Guttation is one of these abilities to exude fluids out of leaves in the form of droplets through special structures called “hydathodes.” These hydathodes are principally located at the tips and margins or edges of the leaves. In other words, guttation is the phenomenon of secretion of exudates or fluids having dissolved materials the rein from uninjured plant organs through special structures called “hydathodes” or sometimes “water stomata” or “water pores”