{"id":3744,"date":"2023-01-08T04:42:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T04:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3744"},"modified":"2025-07-25T06:53:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T06:53:04","slug":"s-1-c-other-modes-of-nutrition-in-plants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-1-c-other-modes-of-nutrition-in-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"s-1.c Other Modes Of Nutrition In Plants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Other Modes Of Nutrition In Plants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HDWyMuj3vig?si=TTW0BB_9kWK7yvk8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-219304adeb4495c8aad0ed56b5ff70cf\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Introduction to Modes of Nutrition<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16410\" style=\"width:450px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-2.png 920w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-2-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-2-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Plants primarily use photosynthesis to make food, which is <strong>autotrophic nutrition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, some plants adopt <strong>other modes of nutrition<\/strong> to survive in specific environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1f747e1d80534c4164d045cfa7c55001\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Types of Non-Autotrophic Nutrition<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16411\" style=\"width:558px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-4.png 920w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-4-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-4-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Parasitic Nutrition<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Some plants, called <strong>parasites<\/strong>, derive nutrients from other living plants (hosts).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples: <strong>Cuscuta (Dodder)<\/strong> lacks chlorophyll and depends entirely on the host plant for food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16428\" style=\"width:415px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-20.png 920w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-20-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-20-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Saprotrophic Nutrition<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-5.png 920w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-5-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-5-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Plants, known as <strong>saprophytes<\/strong>, feed on decaying organic matter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They release enzymes to decompose dead matter and absorb nutrients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: <strong>Monotropa (Indian pipe)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16413\" style=\"width:437px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-6.png 920w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-6-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-6-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Insectivorous Nutrition<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16414\" style=\"width:596px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png 920w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-7-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-7-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Some plants trap and digest insects to fulfill their nutrient requirements, especially nitrogen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples: <strong>Pitcher plant<\/strong>, <strong>Venus flytrap<\/strong>, and <strong>Sundew<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-8-1024x579.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-8-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-8-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-8-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png 1472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Symbiotic Nutrition<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Involves a mutually beneficial relationship between two organisms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: <strong>Lichens<\/strong> (a combination of algae and fungi) \u2013 algae provide food through photosynthesis, and fungi provide water and minerals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16419\" style=\"width:428px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-10.png 920w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-10-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-10-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Epiphytic Nutrition<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Epiphytes grow on other plants for support but do not harm the host.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They absorb moisture and nutrients from the air and rain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: <strong>Orchids<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16417\" style=\"width:355px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-9.png 920w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-9-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-9-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-be26c6b419ec9131932c05e4a1d5209a\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Importance of Alternative Nutrition<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Helps plants survive in nutrient-deficient environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcases the diverse adaptations in the plant kingdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-e15bbe5161f8a82ebd2de025a56c2814\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Adaptations of Non-Autotrophic Plants<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Specialized structures like <strong>pitchers<\/strong>, <strong>sticky leaves<\/strong>, or <strong>haustoria<\/strong> (sucking roots) for nutrient absorption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absence or reduction of chlorophyll in some plants (e.g., parasites).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-aa66627a1552e53b54cc4cf74653f149\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Significance in Ecosystems<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-61.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14960\" style=\"width:378px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-61.png 641w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-61-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Maintain ecological balance by decomposing organic matter (saprophytes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to biodiversity and food chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-21917c791a53c06dcba0e0ff96ed7973\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Comparison with Autotrophic Plants<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Autotrophs create their own food, while non-autotrophic plants rely on external sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/95166\/064\/756\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-3.png 500w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-3-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/75840\/295\/869\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-2.png 500w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-2-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Other Modes Of Nutrition In Plants Key Notes : Introduction to Modes of Nutrition: Types of Non-Autotrophic Nutrition: Parasitic Nutrition: Saprotrophic Nutrition: Insectivorous Nutrition: Symbiotic Nutrition: Epiphytic Nutrition: Importance of Alternative Nutrition: Adaptations of Non-Autotrophic Plants: Significance in Ecosystems: Comparison with Autotrophic Plants: Let&#8217;s 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