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Give economical importance of gymnosperms |
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Answer» Economic importance of gymnosperms: Gymnospermous plants are widely used as ornamentals. Many conifers such as pine, cedar, etc., are sources of the soft wood used in construction and packing. Medicinal uses: An anticancer drug Taxol is obtained from Taxus. Many species of Ephedraproduce ephedrine, which can be used in the treatment of asthma and bronchitis. The seeds of Pinus gerardiana are edible. 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. Like taxol anticancer drug Medicinal purpose |
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