Sphagnum is used as packing material for transporting living plants because of its

Acidic nature it does not undergo decay

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Creeping capacity

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Water absorbing capacity

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Both A and C

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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and C
Sphagnum do not decay readily because of the phenolic compounds embedded in the moss's cell walls. Peat moss can also acidify its surroundings by taking up cations, such as calcium and magnesium and releasing hydrogen ions. Due to presence of hyaline cells, they have the large water-holding capacity.

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