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CHAPTER 1 Know The plants world closely

1) Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants prepare their food using carbon dioxide water
minerals in the presence of sun light
2) Autotrophs
Plants prepare their own food and are hence known as autotrophs
3) Stomata
Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis this gaseous exchange takes
place through small pores in the leaves. This pores are called stomata
4) Chlorophyll
The green Coloured pigment seen in plants is chlorophyll
5) Epiphytes
These plants depend on other plants only for shelter such plants are called epiphytes
Eg: Vanda , seethathali
6) Semi parasites
Plants that absorb water and minerals from host plant and prepare their own food with help of their
leaves are known as semi parasites
Eg: Loranthus
7) Total parasites
Plants that absorb food directly from host plants are known as total parasites
Eg: Cuscuta
8)  Saprophytes
These plants grow absorbing nutrients from decomposed matter such plants are known as saprophytes
Eg : Neottia,Monotropa
9)  Climbers
The weak stemmed plants that climb on other plants are called climbers
Eg: Pepper vine, Snake gourd
10)  Creepers
The weak stemmed plants that grow creeping on the ground are called creepers
Eg: Pumpkin, sweet potato

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