Definition

The process where water is released from the leaves of a plant, usually due to pressure in the roots.

Example

Guttation can often be seen in the early morning when droplets of water appear on the tips of leaves.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed guttation on plants after it rains?

Yeah, it's interesting how they can exude water like that.

I read that it's due to root pressure pushing the water out.

Exactly! It’s nature's way of managing excess moisture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Guttation is formed from "gutta" (from Latin, meaning drop) and the suffix "-tion" (meaning the action or process of). The word refers to the process of exuding drops of liquid, particularly in plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gutta' meaning drop, which helps you remember that 'guttation' is the process of drops forming or exuding.

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