Q. $Sphagnum$ a moss, is used as a packing material for transporting living materials because of its
A) Water holding capacity
B) Creeping capacity
C) Alkaline nature as it does not undergo decay
D) All of the above
Explanation
Sphagnum is a bryophyte, commonly called as bogmass or peat moss. It is hygroscopic and possesses a rem arkable water holding capacity. Hence, it is used as a packing material in the transportation of flowers, live plants, tubers, bulbs, seedlings, etc. It is also used in seed-beds and in moss-sticks
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