Question : How peat is obtained ? Write its economic value .

1.	Question : How peat is obtained ? Write its economic value .
Answer» Solution :1. A large amount of dead thallus of Sphagnum GETS ACCUMULATED and compressed, hardened to form PEAT. 2. It is used as FUEL in commericial scale (Netherlands). 3. Nitrates brown DYE and tanning materials are derived from peat. 4. Sphagnum andpeat are also used inhorticulture as packing material because of their water holding capacity.

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