prepare a short note on different types of economically important plants ?
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Different types of economically important plants -
• Medicinal plants : The production of medicines from natural sources like plants and herbs,is a very old tradition in the human society. The Indian ayurvedic medicines are completely dependent on these medicinal plants and that's why these plants are economically important. Eg. Tulsi, Neem, Turmeric etc.
• Wood giving plants : The wood of the plants, is widely used for making furnitures and even used as a source of fuel. Also there are extremy valueable woods like sandalwood, mahogany wood etc. The plants which produce these usable woods are also economically important.
• Fruit and flower giving plants : The fruits and flowers are undoubtedly important in our economy. And,the plants which produce such fruits and flowers,are also economically important.
And many more.
Answer:
Economically Important Plants
Explanation:
Economic plants are defined as those plants utilized either directly or indirectly for the benefit of Man. Indirect usage includes the needs of Man's livestock and the maintenance of the environment; the benefits may be domestic, commercial, environmental, or aesthetic.
Genera that are important in this regard and that have definite economic significance as well include: Fruit trees (Prunus, Mespilus, Malus, Cydonia, Amygdalus, Cerasus, Cornus, Coryllus, Sorbus, Crataegus, Juglans, Pyrus, Punica, Rosa, Morus and Rubus), herbs and plants with rich essential oils.