Which one of the following agents does not contribute to propagation o

Which one of the following agents does not contribute to propagation of plants through seed dispersal?

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Wind

Fungus

Animal

Water

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2018

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The correct answer is B) Fungus.

Seed dispersal is the movement or transport of seeds away from the parent plant. Common agents of seed dispersal include wind (anemochory), water (hydrochory), animals (zoochory), and mechanical means (autochory). Fungi are typically decomposers or pathogens and do not act as agents for the propagation of plants through seed dispersal; they are usually involved in the decay of organic matter or infecting plants.

Animal dispersal can involve seeds sticking to fur/feathers, being ingested and passed through the digestive tract, or being collected and stored by animals. Water dispersal is common for plants near water bodies, with seeds floating away. Wind dispersal often involves lightweight seeds or seeds with wings/parachutes. Fungi play crucial roles in ecosystems, such as nutrient cycling and symbiotic relationships (like mycorrhizae), but not seed dispersal.

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