spreadingseeds
Spreadingseeds is the process by which seeds are dispersed away from the parent plant to reduce competition and to colonize new locations. Seed dispersal is a key stage of sexual plant reproduction and influences species distributions, genetic diversity, and community structure.
Dispersal mechanisms can be classified as abiotic or biotic. Abiotic mechanisms include wind (anemochory), where lightweight
Seed traits evolve to enhance dispersal, including wings, plumes, hooked structures, mucilaginous coatings, or edible fruits
Ecological and evolutionary implications of spreadingseeds include promoting gene flow, enabling colonization of disturbed habitats, and