| Imbibition | Diffusion |
| It is a type of diffusion in which absorption of water takes place by solids and colloids, which cause an increase in the volumes of solid. Example, Absorption of water through dry seeds. |
It is the movement of ions and particles along the concentration gradient from intercellular parts of plants |
| Movement of water molecules takes place inside the solid or colloidal particles |
It allows all the movement of all the three matters like solid, liquid and gaseous. |
Differentiate between Apoplast and Symplast pathways of movement of water in plants
Differentiate between Osmotic Pressure and Osmotic Potential
Differentiate between Transpiration and Evaporation