Self-Nourishing Seed Encapsulation Theory

  Self-Nourishing Seed Encapsulation Theory: An Evolutionary Model Redefining Fruit Function in Natural Germination # Self-Nourishing Seed Encapsulation Theory   ## Mahmoud Mohamed Adel Elsofy ## Date: August 2025   ## Date: August 2025     ### Abstract   This theory proposes that the fruit is not merely a vehicle for seed dispersal via consumers, but a micro-ecosystem designed to provide the nutritional and hydric elements necessary for seed germination after falling to the ground, without external intervention.     ### Introduction   Traditional evolutionary models consider fruits as attractants for animals to transport seeds. However, this model does not fully explain the ability of some plants to germinate in the absence of dispersal agents.     ### Hypothesis   The fruit acts as a biological incubator, containing sugars, minerals, and water, creating an ideal environment for seed germination through n...