Ballistic dispersal uses force to launch seeds away from the parent plant. Active force happens when the seed pod dries out.

Scientists have discovered one of the earliest examples of a winged seed, granting insight into the origin and early evolution of wind dispersal strategies in plants. The study, published today as the ...

(Nanowerk News) Researchers from Tampere University, Finland, and the University of Pittsburgh, USA, have developed a tiny robot replicating the aerial dance of falling maple seeds. In the future, ...

Seed dispersal is important to plants. It is the only way many of them spread across the landscape. Vegetation in Lancaster County has several ways of broadcasting seeds - on the wind, on mammal fur, ...

Waterbirds play a pivotal role in the dispersal of plant seeds, thereby influencing the distribution, genetic connectivity, and composition of ecosystems across diverse habitats. Their dual seed ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In some necks of the woods, where maple trees are abundant, changing ...

Smoke particles in a wind tunnel illuminated with laser light around a freely flying maple seed reveal a prominent leading edge vortex. The visualization of the leading edge vortex on this and 31 ...

1. Mast seeding in animal-dispersed plants has previously been accounted for by two main hypotheses: the predator satiation hypothesis (that it increases seed survival and establishment before ...

Question: In seasonal rainfall systems, seed dormancy is a strategy to avoid germination and seedling emergence in the dry season. Grass species in Brazilian savannas (Cerrado) show variation in seed ...

Waterbirds play a crucial role in the dispersal of seeds and other organisms, significantly influencing ecosystem dynamics. Their ability to transport seeds over long distances, known as long-distance ...