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Peat moss is used as a packing material for sending flowers and live plants to distant places because
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A.it is hygroscopic
B.it reduces traspiration
C.it serves as a disinfectant
D.it is easily avilable
Solution
Sphagnum is a bryophyte, commonly called as bog moss or peat moss It is hygroscopic and Possesses a remarkadle water holding capacity. Hence, it is used as a packing material in the transporttation of flowers, live plant, tubers, bulbs, seedling etc. is also used in seed-beds and in moss-sticks.
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