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Difference between transpiration and translocation in plants

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✔Transpiration is the EVAPORATION of water from the leaves in the form of water VAPOUR whereas TRANSLOCATION is the transportation of synthesized products (sugars)in a plant.
✔Transpiration always occurs against the gravity while translocation does not always occur against gravity.
✔Transpiration involves mainly the xylem cells which become active during absorption process by the roots while translocation involves both xylem and PHLOEM cells to CARRY the synthesized food materials within the plant.

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