Question

Write the economic importance of Gymnosperms.

Answer 1

1. Woods of many conifers are used in the paper industries, example Pinus, Agathis.
2. Conifers are the sources of soft wood for construction, packing and plywood industry example Cedrus, Agathis.
3. Turpentine is an essential oil used for paint preparation extracted from the resin of Pinus.
4. It is also used medicinally for relief from pain and bronchitis etc.
5. Seeds of Pinus gerardiana are edible.
6. Ephedrine is an alkaloid extracted from Ephedra. It cures asthma and respiratory problems.
7. Araucaria bidwillii is an ornamental plant.