What is the gametophyte of a pine tree?

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What is the gametophyte of a pine tree? 

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A pine is a conifer of the genus pinus and family pinaceae. It is distributed throughout the world but native primarily to northern temperate regions. The major economic value of pines is in the construction and paper-products industries, but they are also sources of:

  • turpentine
  • Rosin
  • Oils
  • Wood tars.

Edible pine seeds, which are sold commercially as pine nuts, or pinyons, are produced by several species.

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