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USES OF PLANTS

BY-KHUSHI BOSE

Contents

PLANTS INTRODUCTION TO THE USES MEDICINAL USE ORNAMENTAL USE MATERIALS MADE FROM PLANTS SOIL EROSION CLEAN AIR FOOD

What are Plants?

Plants are producers who make there food on their own. They play a very important role in the food chain because they are primary producers.

Uses of Plants

MEDICINAL USE ORNAMENTAL USE

FOOD

There are many more. Let us find out…

Medicinal Uses

Parts of certain plants like Neem and Aloe Vera can be used as medicines to cure or prevent diseases.

Ornamental Uses

Plants are used in landscapes to beautify the surroundings.

They appeal to the sense of smell, in addition to their visual appeal.

One could also decorate themselves and their surroundings using plants (flowers).

Material made from Plants

Some materials made from plants are:- Paper Jute Cotton Rubber

Prevents Soil Erosion Plants provide protective

cover on the land and prevent soil erosion for the following reasons:

• Plants slow down water as it flows over the land and allow rain to soak into the ground;• Plant roots hold the soil in position and prevent it from being washed away or eroded.

Provide Cleaner Air Plants helps produce oxygen and remove

large amounts of carbon dioxide. Aquatic plants filter the nutrients and

remove the toxins in our environment.

Provide us Food

Plants are the primary source of the food chain.

They provide us with our basic food and nutritional requirements.

GO GREEN!

Thank You! Made By – Khushi Bose

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