Dispersal of Seeds

Seed Dispersal

4.2

Seed Dispersal

Dispersal is the way to carry seeds away from the parent plant
The method of dispersal is known as the seed dispersing agent.
The seed dispersal agents are:

by water
by wind
by human/animal
by explosive mechanism

Dispersal agent	Features
Water	Husk, hollow spaces, Waxy leaves, waterproof, Can float Example: Coconut, Pod and Pong-pong
Air	Fine hairs, Small, thin and light, Winged structure and Large numbers Example: Cogon grass, Meranti, Angsana and Cotton
Human/animal	Edible fruits, Fragrant smell, attractive color, Small, lightweight and crocheted/hooked to stick to animal fur or clothing Example: Rambutan and Love grass
Explosive mechanism	When ripe, the fruit will dry out and crack or roll Example: Rubber, Lady finger, Saga, and Bloating flower

Seed Dispersal

4.2

Seed Dispersal

Dispersal is the way to carry seeds away from the parent plant
The method of dispersal is known as the seed dispersing agent.
The seed dispersal agents are:

by water
by wind
by human/animal
by explosive mechanism

Dispersal agent	Features
Water	Husk, hollow spaces, Waxy leaves, waterproof, Can float Example: Coconut, Pod and Pong-pong
Air	Fine hairs, Small, thin and light, Winged structure and Large numbers Example: Cogon grass, Meranti, Angsana and Cotton
Human/animal	Edible fruits, Fragrant smell, attractive color, Small, lightweight and crocheted/hooked to stick to animal fur or clothing Example: Rambutan and Love grass
Explosive mechanism	When ripe, the fruit will dry out and crack or roll Example: Rubber, Lady finger, Saga, and Bloating flower