what function is pitch to trees?

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what function is pitch to trees?

2006-10-03 15:53:30 · 3 answers · asked by alicatz_99 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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Plants produce resin (pitch) for various reasons whose relative importances are debated. It is known that resins seal the plant's wounds, kill insects and fungi, and also allow the plant to eliminate excess metabolites.

2006-10-04 04:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by cucumis_sativus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It oozes out over a damaged area like a scab.

2006-10-03 22:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by Dood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

same as scabs to humans!!!

2006-10-03 23:03:21 · answer #3 · answered by loose kannen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋