(i) Valuable medicines are prepared from plants of this family.
(ii) Bread, biscuits, alcohol, vinegar etc. are made from plants of this genus.
(iii) Paper and Pertex are made from sugarcane bagasse.
(iv) Bamboo is used to make upholstery and furniture. Bamboo plays an immense role in our daily activities.
(v) Lemon grass is used in making perfume oil and cosmetics.