Fruits and seeds
Source of food
The fruits of plants ae a source of food for human beings and otehr animals. Fruits usually contain nutrients that we need for a healthy and balanced diet.
Other plant parts such as the seeds, leaves, flowers, stems and roots can also be a source of food.
Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a type of fuel that cames from plant oils. Seeds, such as those of a soya bean plant, contain oil that can be converted into fuel.
(Microalgae have recently been found to be able to produce diesel-like oil. These micro-organisms are currently being researched as an alternative source of oil that can be converted into biodiesel.)
(Oil can be extracted from plant parts such as soya beans and converted into fuel.)