How do strawberries disperse their seeds?

The strawberry is a fruit we often eat in summer. It originated in South America and is now widely cultivated in various parts of China and Europe. With the improvement of cultivation techniques, strawberries have grown larger and larger, leaving behind the thin, frail appearance of the original wild strawberry. So what do strawberries rely on to disperse their seeds?

1. What strawberries rely on to disperse their seeds

The strawberry flesh we usually eat is merely the enlarged receptacle, and those small black particles attached to the surface are the true seeds. Strawberry seeds are not digested; they pass through the animal's digestive tract to the ground and take root and sprout there. So in the wild, strawberry seeds basically rely on animals or on the plant itself to disperse, while cultivated strawberries rely on human propagation.

The strawberry has only about 400 years of cultivation history. Although as early as the 1st century AD there were poetic records about strawberries in Rome, and the indigenous peoples of North America also made strawberry cakes with strawberries, the strawberries there were not the same as the strawberries we eat today. The original strawberry plant was very thin and frail, and its size was much smaller than today's strawberries. The strawberries we eat today were obtained by crossing the original varieties. Before the Middle Ages, strawberries always grew in the wild. It was only during the Renaissance that strawberries went from the wild to becoming an ornamental plant, and only after the discovery of the New World did strawberries receive more breeding.

2. The nutritional value of strawberries

Strawberries are rich in nutritional value and are known as the “queen of fruits”. The flesh is rich in various vitamins and trace elements beneficial to the human body. Regularly eating strawberries can help relieve night blindness, maintain the health of epithelial tissues, improve eyesight and nourish the liver, and promote growth and development. In addition, strawberries have a very unique flavor and texture. During strawberry season, a glass of iced strawberries is also a rare treat.

Although strawberries are very tasty, a relatively large amount of pesticides is used during their growth, and their pesticide residues are greater than those of other fruits. Before eating strawberries, be sure to soak and wash them several times in clean water. If conditions permit, you can soak and wash them in soda water to remove pesticide residues from the strawberries.

The above is some relevant knowledge about strawberries. Although strawberries are tasty, you should also pay attention to a reasonable diet when eating them.