Category: Orchid Doctor

MERISTEMING: Of Cattleyas, Using Alternatives

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Other media and methods, such as enhanced axillary branching are explained to obtain explants to place first into a Starting Solution, then a Short Multiplication Medium, then into a Resting Medium... Read More

MERISTEMING: Variable Success Rates

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The success rate in 1984 for odontoglossums was only about 25% but for oncidiums and miltonias it was over 90%. OA84-6 Read More

MERISTEMMING: And Tissue Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 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: Clonal Multiplication

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For a review of principles and practical applications, refer to W2-169+; tissue culture,a manual, OB1-203-293 Read More

MERISTEMMING: Cymbidium Excisions Photographed in Color

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Nine color photos show the progressive stages in excision of a meristem; refer to A71-580+ Read More

MERISTEMMING: For the Novice

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For techniques, etc. refer to A68-671+ Read More

MERISTEMMING: Mutations Arising

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can happen; Miltonia Goodale Moir 'Jungle Surprise' is distinct from the batch of 'Golden Wonder' and was therefore given a new clonal designation. F72-13Plants should mericlone true, but there ... Read More

MERISTEMMING: Of Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Procedures stage by stage; refer to OD66-45+ (G.S.Morel); OD69-111+ Read More

MERISTEMMING: Shakers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Various models are available, but the rotor wheel is more often used; supplier address given. A77-619 Read More

MERIT COMMANDER PROPORTIONER: Adding Ben Late or Physan for Maintainance

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It proportions at the rate of 1 to 128; do not mix Benlate and Physan; use 5 oz. Benlate to two quarts of water for a stock solution to supply 64 gals, through the proportioner and add 13 oz. Physa... Read More