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Question
Write the economic importance of gymnosperms.
Answer in Brief
Solution
- Woods of many conifers are used in the paper industries, for example, Pinus, Agathis.
- Conifers are the sources of softwood for construction, packing, and plywood industry example Cedrus, Agathis.
- Turpentine is an essential oil used for paint preparation extracted from the resin of Pinus. It is also used medicinally for relief from pain and bronchitis etc.
- Seeds of Pinus gerardiana are edible.
- Ephedrine is an alkaloid extracted from Ephedra. It cures asthma and respiratory problems.
- Araucaria bidwillii is an ornamental plant.
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