Question

List out the effects of wind on plants.

Answer 1

1. The wind is one of the important factors for the formation of rain.
2. Wind promotes the aeration of water by creating waves in lakes and the ocean.
3. Soil erosion is caused by strong wind. This in turn reduces soil fertility.
4. The rate of transpiration is increased by the wind.
5. It helps in pollination in anemophilous plants.
6. The dispersal of fruits, seeds, spores, etc., is carried out by the wind.
7. The uprooting of the big trees may be caused by a strong wind.
8. The development flag forms in trees are caused by unidirectional wind.