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- From: marc hachadourian <mhach@ix.netcom.com>
- To: Lynn O'Shaughnessy <freespirit@pleurothallids.com>, pleurothallid-l@lists.ibiblio.org
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- Subject: Re: [pleurothallid-l] Preserving pollinia
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 21:49:38 -0500
Lynn-
You can pass this advice onto Malli- I have been using the gelatin capsules available at most health food store store pollen. . You can write on them with a fine point sharpie and they are easily stored in a fridge. I have not tested the viability of Masd pollen long term but I have had luck with pollen that was several months old. When placing the pollinia into the capsule you must remove the anther cap- it will grow mold easily. The pollen should be refridgerated not frozen.Do not store the capsules in an airtight container. rolled plastic bag works well I also drop a small silica gel drying pack (those things that come with your stereo- etc) into the bag and this will prevent excess humidity from causing problems. Its a trick that I learned from one of the worlds great orchid breeders. Sincerely
Lynn O'Shaughnessy wrote: I received this question. Does anyone have an answer? Do you know how one saves masdevallia pollinia? Any special precautions? |
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[pleurothallid-l] Preserving pollinia,
Lynn O'Shaughnessy, 11/23/2003
- Re: [pleurothallid-l] Preserving pollinia, marc hachadourian, 11/23/2003
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