Why is it important for Plants to Disperse their Seeds Seed dispersal The seed, enclosed in the fruit, needs to separate from its parent plant before it can develop into a new plant. Fruits are adapted in different ways to help in dispersal. But very often, both fruits and seeds together form the dispersal unit. Dispersal takes place by several mechanisms, including wind, … [Read more...] about Why is it important for Plants to Disperse their Seeds