Fertilisation and dispersal – True or false

The video explains how some plants, like the Himalayan balsam, can disperse their seeds explosively. This mechanism allows seeds to be spread as far as 5 meters from the parent plant.

What are the advantages of explosive seed dispersal in plants?

• Increased range

• Reduced competition

• Faster germination

• All of the above

Describe the process of explosive seed dispersal.