SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sphagnum is used as a packaging material to transport living plants because (most appropriate)
A
It is bushy
B
It lasts long
C
it is easily available
D
it retains huge amount of water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Moss peat is decayed dried sphagnum moss. It is hygroscopic, i.e. it has the ability to hold water either by absorption or adsorption. Its use as a packing material for sending flowers and live plants to distant places helps to keep flowers and plants fresh.

Detailed explanation-2: -Correct answer: Moss peat is used as a packing material and for sending flowers and live plants to distant places because it is hygroscopic. Moss peat is a bryophyte also called sphagnum or bog moss.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sphagnum is used as packing material for transporting living plants because of its.

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