Plant Kingdom Question 20

Question: One of the following is of considerable economic importance [CBSE PMT 1993]

Options:

A) Riccia

B) Funaria

C) Marchantia

D) Sphagnum

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Sphagnum is used as fuel.

Sphagnum has the capacity to retain water for long periods and as such is used to cover the plant roots during transportation.

It is also used in seed beds because of its high water retention capacity.