Question

Physalis undergoes anemochory due to

• A. Balloon fruits
• B. Parachute mechanism
• C. Plumed disseminules
• D. Flattened disseminules

Answer 1

The correct option is A Balloon fruits

Physalis undergoes anemochory due to balloon structures. Balloons are inflated seed characteristics. Anemochory is defined as seed dispersal by wind. Common dispersal syndromes of anemochory are wing structures and brown or dull coloured seeds. Seeds are named for anemochory flyers, rollers, or throwers to represent the seed dispersal syndromes and their behaviour. Wind dispersers mature in the dry season for optimum high long-distance dispersal to increase success of germination.