Question

Write a note on economic importance of Algae and Bryophytes.

Answer 1

Algae Research. Marine algae, as primary producers, are ecologically important, and economically have been used as food and medicines for centuries.

 importance of gymnosperms

(a) Construction purposes: Many conifers such as pine, cedar, etc., are sources of the soft wood used in construction and packing.

(b) Medicinal uses: An anticancer drug Taxol is obtained from Taxus. Many species of Ephedra produce ephedrine, which can be used in the treatment of asthma and bronchitis.

(c) Food source: The seeds of Pinus gerardiana (known as chilgoza) are edible.

(d) Source of resins: Resins are used commercially for manufacturing sealing waxes and water-proof paints. A type of resin known as turpentine is obtained from various species of Pinus

Answer 2

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❤. ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF ALGAE ❤

⭐. Fixation of carbondioxide on Earth is mainly carried out by algae.

⭐. Brown algae produces Algin.

⭐. Red algae produces carrageen.

⭐. Agar Agar is obtained fron Gelidium.

⭐. chlorella and spirulina are used as food supplements by space travellers.

⭐. Laminaria and sargassum are used as food for fauna of sea.

❤. ECONOMIC IMPORTANT OF BRYOPHYTES ❤

⭐. Mosses provide food for herbivorous mammals and birds .

⭐. Sphagum provides peat ,which is used as fuel.

⭐. They play significant role in plant succession .

⭐. The prevent soil crosion.

⭐. They are used as packing material for trans-shipment.