Question

Moss peat is used as a packing material for sending flowers and live plants to distant places because of which one of the following reasons:

• A. It is hygroscopic
• B. It is easily available.
• C. It reduces transpiration.
• D. It serves as a disinfectant.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

It is hygroscopic

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.