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Guttation is mainly due to

1. root pressure
2. osmosis
3. transpiration
4. imbibition

Correct answer: root pressure

Solution

Guttation is the exudation of liquid water droplets from leaf margins, usually at night or early morning. It is mainly caused by root pressure, which pushes water upward and out through hydathodes when transpiration is low.

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