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Guttation

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006138

The process by which plants exude droplets of xylem sap from the tips or edges of their leaves, typically occurring during periods of high humidity and low transpiration. This phenomenon is distinct from dew, which forms from atmospheric moisture. It is most noticeable in small plants like grasses.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006138
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoDewbow
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006138",
  "term": "Guttation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which plants exude droplets of xylem sap from the tips or edges of their leaves, typically occurring during periods of high humidity and low transpiration. This phenomenon is distinct from dew, which forms from atmospheric moisture. It is most noticeable in small plants like grasses.",
  "see_also": [
    "dewbow"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/guttation/"
}

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