Assertion : Peat obtained from Sphagnum is used as packing material for trans-shipment of living material.Reason : Peat of Sphagnum can hold more water to maintain moisture around the living material or specimens or seedlings.

Peat holds 16 - 26 times more water than its dry weight by imbibition and hence can maintain moisture around the living material or specimens during trans-shipment and hence can be used as packing material. It was also used to dress wounds during world war 1 and 2.