Question

what is dispersal describe the various ways in which the seeds dispersed with example

Answer 1

dispersal is that process in which the seeds from the parent plant are carried away through wind water and various agents to the wide areas.

dispersal by wind. drumstick is a type of seed which is very light in weight and hence it is moved easily by air
dispersal by water. cotton seeds and Lotus seeds are dispersed via agent portal
dispersal by animals. animals eat seeds or sometimes seeds get attached to their body and when the move to another place the seats get separated out from the body which helps in this course

Answer 2

Solution: Various ways by which seeds are dispersed are:

(i) Dispersal by wind:Examples: Sunflower, maple, drumsticks etc.


(ii) Dispersal by water: Example: Coconut.


(iii) Dispersal by animals or birds: Examples: Xanthium, Urena, Mango etc.


(iv) Dispersal by bursting: Examples: castor and balsam.


(v) Dispersal by human being: Humans also play an important role in seed dispersal especially during plantation and farming.