Perspiration 1. It is a physiological process. 2. The process is controlled by the protoplasm. 3. As a result of this process, water evaporates from the body of living plants. 4. This process causes stress on the plant body. 5. Moisture appears on the surface of the organs participating in perspiration. Evaporation 1. It is a physical process. 2. Protoplasm has no role in evaporation. 3. Water evaporates from any open reservoir and mixes with the atmosphere. 4. There will be no pressure on the reservoir. 5. Dryness occurs on the surface of the reservoir from which evaporation takes place.