Unripe fruits protect seeds from predation and early germination. What is the major function of ripe fruits?

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The major function of ripe fruits is to disperse the seeds away from the parent plant to reduce competition for resources and increase the chances of successful germination. Ripe fruits achieve this through a variety of mechanisms such as being edible and attractive to animals, having structures that cling onto fur or feathers, or producing explosive forces to propel seeds away from the plant.

Unripe Fruits Protect Seeds from Predation and Early Germination