Let me share with you a difference between cuticular transpiration and lenticular transpiration.
| Aspect | Cuticular Transpiration | Lenticular Transpiration |
| Location | · A type of transpiration that takes place through the cuticle.
· Cuticle is the outermost layer of the epidermis of leaves, stems, and other plant organs. |
· A type of transpiration that occurs through lenticels.
· Lenticels are small pores or openings in the bark of woody plants. |
| Significance | Functions as a barrier to water loss and protects against pathogens, | Provides a pathway for gas exchange and may contribute to water loss in woody stems. |
| Rate of transpiration | Cuticular transpiration is generally has a lower rate | Lenticular transpiration may contribute to a significant portion of overall transpiration in woody plants |
| Visibility | Generally not visible to the naked eye | Lenticels may be visible as small openings on the surface of stems and branches |