Category: Propagation

MERICLONES: Mutations

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Not all mericlones are the same and variants appear proportional to the number produced and most of them are disappointing although oeassionally one is worthwhile and different and should not carry... Read More

MERICLONES: Of Cymbidiums for Improved Varieties

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A list of 18 mericlones which have shown mutations quite different from the originals, and without the use of colchicine; they show bigger flowers of the same color, more distinctive markings,etc.;... Read More

TETRAPLOIDS: In Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago "4n's" have advantages and disadvantages for the orchid world; the colchicine-converted ones have caused a lot of confusion in the orchid world; refer to OR81-169They are the heaviest producers of ... Read More

MERICLONES: Value as Stud Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Meristem-propagated plants have the same chromosome and breeding characteristics as normal plants. A67-233 Read More

MERICLONES: Why They Differ

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago When the meristematic plant tissue is cut, some cells are cut through and most of those die but a few recover and may produce abnormal incomplete plantlets; as orchids are complex, more can go wron... Read More

MERISTEMMING: And Tissue Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Early meristem culture placed in appropriate context; future possibilities the technique is expected to hold for orchid growers; refer to QR67-37+ Read More

MERISTEMMING: Shakers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Various models are available, but the rotor wheel is more often used; supplier address given. A77-619 Read More

SEED GERMINATION: With Fungicides and Bactericides in the Flasking Media

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Protection of the seed against contamination in flasks by this method has been worked out; refer to OR-220 Read More

FLASKING BOX: Cheap and Adequate

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Made from a cardboard box, saran wrap and aluminium foil; diagrams; refer to A69-286 Read More

FLASKING CASE: Laminar Flow Filter

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago To remove fungus spores the filter should be four microns; for bacteria less than one micron. A74-502 Read More