HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
FRUIT SCIENCE
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Question
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My pod splits open and seeds are thrown out with a force. What is likely my dispersal method?
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wind
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water
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animals
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explosive action
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As a result of this the force is imported which helps in the the movement of the seed.
Detailed explanation-2: -Method 4: Splitting/Explosive Action Fruits/seeds dispersed by splitting typically have pod-like structures, which will split open when ripe. Thus, fruits/seeds dispersed by splitting are clustered around the parent plant.
Detailed explanation-3: -By bursting, the seeds of squirting cucumbers (Ecballium elaterium), violets (Viola pedata), and touch-me-not (Mimosa pudica) disperse. When the seeds burst, they travel a long way before coming to rest. Many environmental factors, such as wind, rain, and physical contact with an animal, cause seeds to burst.
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