Question

What role do plant play in ecological balance?

Answer 1

Plants play many role in ecological balance :

# As photosynthesizers, plants provide organic molecules for energy (food) for the entire ecosystem.

# they produce oxygen, required by most organisms.

# they provide shelter for many small organisms (hide among leaves or roots for example).

# they help hold soil In place, as noted in another answer.

# they can help filter the air and water, removing certain contaminants

Answer 2

"As photosynthesisers, plants provide organic molecules for energy (food) for entire ecosystem.
They provide oxygen, required by more organisms..
They provide shelter for many small organisms (hide among leaves or roots).
They help hold in soil in place, as noted in another answer.. "