Question

Difference between transportation and translocation? (at least 4)

Answer 1

transpiration is the evaporation of water through leaves and stem. translocation is the transport of sugars in a plant. Translocation- movement of food and nutrients in the plant Transpiration- loss of water through leaves via stomates

Answer 2

There difference between transportation and translocation are as follows,  

Transportation:

•    The carrying of water and mineral salts from the soil.
•    It occurs via xyle.
•    It starts in roots and ends in leaves.  
•    It occurs due to capillary action.    

Translocation:

•    The conduction of sucrose from the leaves.
•    It occurs via phloem.
•    It starts in leaves and end in roots.
•    It occurs due to pressure gradient.