Which Type of Nutrition is Shown by Non-Green Plants?
February 27, 2023 | by Yashaswi Pathakamuri | Posted in FAQ's
Non-green plants, such as fungi and some bacteria, exhibit a variety of modes of nutrition. Some of these include:
- Saprophytic nutrition: This is the mode of nutrition in which non-green plants obtain their nutrients by breaking down dead and decaying organic matter in their environment. Fungi are the most common example of saprophytic non-green plants.
- Parasitic nutrition: Some non-green plants are parasitic, meaning they obtain nutrients by feeding on other living organisms. Parasitic plants such as dodder and mistletoe obtain nutrients from the host plant, while parasitic bacteria and fungi obtain nutrients from the host organism they infect.
- Symbiotic nutrition: Some non-green plants form a mutualistic relationship with other organisms to obtain nutrients. For example, mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with the roots of plants, in which the fungi provide the plant with nutrients such as phosphorus, and in exchange, the plant provides the fungi with carbohydrates.
In summary, non-green plants exhibit various modes of nutrition, such as saprophytic, parasitic, and symbiotic nutrition, depending on their ecological niche and the availability of nutrients in their environment.