Question

Differentiate between guttation and bleeding.

Answer 1

The production of xylem sap drops from hydathodes on the tips or margins of the leaves of some vascular plants, such as grasses, and some fungi, is known as guttation. It frequently happens in the middle of the night or early in the morning.During the day, the pace of guttation slows as a result of rapid evaporation caused by intense sunshine.

Complete answer:

GUTTATION	BLEEDING
It is the elimination of surplus water from plants due to a build-up of water in the plants.	It is the process of removing water from plants due to damage.
Hydathodes are specialised structures that allow water to escape.	Water flows from the plant's wounded area in the form of sap.
It starts at the leaf's edges and spreads outward.	It develops as a result of plant cutting.
It occurs as a result of the xylem's pressure.	The pressure in the sieve tubes causes this to happen.

Additional information:
Guttation fluid may contain a variety of chemical and inorganic components, such as carbohydrates, as well as minerals like potassium. It can sometimes be a sign of specific events, such as fertiliser burns, if the guttation fluid contains a lot of nitrogen.

Note:
Dew formation should not be confused with guttation. Guttation is a physiological process that happens in certain plants and is mediated by hydathodes, which are found on the leaf tips and margins. Dewdrops are created when air moisture condenses on the cool surface of the leaves late at night or early in the morning.Dewdrops, unlike guttation, form on the leaf body rather than the margins, yet they can drip down to the leaf tips and cause confusion.