The Importance of Plants

We know what plants are.

We know what plants are. Why are they important?

Ecologic Importance

Ecologic Importance 1. Plants are the basis for most food webs.

Ecologic Importance 1. Plants are the basis for most food webs. 2. Plants release oxygen into the air as a photosynthetic byproduct.

CO2 + H2O C6H12O6 + O2

CO2 + H2O C6H12O6 + O2 The food

CO2 + H2O C6H12O6 + O2 The oxygen

Economic importance

Economic importance Food plants

Economic importance Food plants Four most important.

Economic importance Food plants Four most important.. a. wheat

Economic importance Food plants Four most important.. a. wheat b. corn

Economic importance Food plants Four most important.. a. wheat b. corn c. rice

Economic importance Food plants Four most important.. a. wheat b. corn c. rice d. potatoes

Economic importance Food plants Four most important.. a. wheat b. corn c. rice d. potatoes e. but not beets

What parts of plants do animals eat?

What parts of plants do animals eat? a. fruits

What parts of plants do animals eat? a. fruits b. stems

What parts of plants do animals eat? a. fruits b. stems c. leaves

What parts of plants do animals eat? a. fruits b. stems c. leaves d. seeds

What parts of plants do animals eat? a. fruits b. stems c. leaves d. seeds e. roots

What parts of plants do animals eat? a. fruits b. stems c. leaves d. seeds e. roots f. flowers

What parts of plants do animals eat? a. fruits b. stems c. leaves d. seeds e. roots f. flowers and their secretions (nectar)

Beverages – tea, coffee, fruit juices and drinks, wine, etc.

Spices

Spices – allspice

Spices – allspice, pepper

Spices – allspice, pepper, and basil

2. Building materials – varies culturally

2. Building materials – varies culturally a. wood - frames, siding, roofs, doors, trim, and floors

2. Building materials – varies culturally b. thatch (grasses, palm fronds)

2. Building materials – varies culturally a. wood - frames, siding, roof, doors, trim, and floors b. thatch (grasses, palm fronds) c. bamboo

2. Building materials – varies culturally d. sod – (grasses with soil attached)

2. Building materials – varies culturally a. wood - frames, siding, roof, doors, trim, and floors b. thatch (grasses, palm fronds) c. bamboo d. sod – (grasses with soil attached) e. paper on drywall and insulation

3. Asthetic value

3. Asthetic value a. bouquets (weddings)

3. Asthetic value a. bouquets (weddings) b. interiorscaping

3. Asthetic value a. bouquets (weddings) b. interiorscaping c. landscaping

4. Furniture & Cabinetry

4. Furniture & Cabinetry a. oak, ash, maple, mahogany, walnut, pine, and others

4. Furniture & Cabinetry a. oak, ash, maple, mahogany, walnut, pine, and others b. they are selected for their grains and colors.

5. Packing and shipping – crates, palates, trunks, and boxes.

6. Paper – newsprint, toilet paper, paper towels.

6. Paper – newsprint, toilet paper, paper towels. Your guess is as good as mine!?

6. Paper – newsprint, toilet paper, paper towels. Your guess is as good as mine!? Chuck Norris’ house.

7. Picture frames, baskets, and other decor.

8. Fabric – cotton & hemp for clothing, draperies, table cloths, napkins, towels, etc.

9. Drugs – pharmaceuticals and narcotics. Ie. Aspirin, vinca, alkaloids, quinine, & antibiotics.

10. Hygiene – cotton balls, Q-tips, and “girl things”.

11. Fuels – wood, charcoal, ethanol and diesel fuels.

12. Fences and decks

13. Tires, garden hoses, and other rubber products.

14. Rope and twine

15. Dyes and pigments

17. Pencils and rulers

18. Plant oils – mint oil (in toothpaste, candy, etc.), vegetable oil, linseed oil, olive oil, canola, flax oil, and turpentine.

I suppose that’s enough!