Jun 17, 2024 · The seeds of the balsam plant are dispersed through explosive dehiscence, a process where the seed pods burst open forcefully, ejecting the seeds away from the parent plant.

In this video, I share about the Balsam plant (Kembong) and how it disperses its seeds by the explosion method. You will be able to see the young Balsam seed...

Feb 24, 2021 · Ballistic seed dispersal (or ballochory) consists of the plant ejecting the seed (s) with a great force, similar to a small explosion. This process is also known as explosive dehiscence. This event differs from one plant species to another and is more thrilling and fun to watch in some plants.

Dispersal and Spread: Seeds are flung >7m away from parent plant with the slightest disturbance. The plant can spread rapidly along riverbanks as the seeds are carried downstream and will germinate on soft exposed, mud banks.

How does Himalayan balsam spread? Rapid spread is the result of high seed production (up to 2,500 small seeds per plant), explosive seed dispersal from the parent plant (dehiscence) and floating (buoyant) seeds.

Mar 30, 2012 · There are 4 different methods of dispersal. They are by the wind, by animals, by water and by splitting / exploding. - Flame of the forest, Balsam Tree, Okra, Saga, Rubber Tree, Witch Hazel, Kapok Tree disperse their seeds by exploding. 1) Flame of the forest: The seed pods are from 7-9 cm long.

Sep 9, 2021 · When it comes to seed dispersal – balsam is the master. It uses ballistic seed dispersal – exploding seeds pods – to forcefully fire the seeds up to 7m from the plant. The seed pods are dehiscent – meaning that when mature they will spontaneously explode at …

Himalayan Balsam is an annual plant, it spreads by seed dispersal. Individual plants can produce over 800 seeds per year, contained in exploding seed pods which can propel/disperse seeds up to 6 metres from plants.

As mechanisms for seed dispersal go, few can compete with Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera). When ripe, its seed pods burst and shoot their contents - up to 800 seeds per plant - as far as 7m away, explaining one of the plant’s more colourful common names, exploding orchid.

May 20, 2014 · The Balsam fruit has a pod-like structure with seeds that are quite light. The seeds are dispersed by splitting action or otherwise known as explosive action. Such structural adaptation helps to disperse the seeds far away from the parent plant.