PLOIDY: Problems Caused by Chemical Change of Diploids
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Cells should either double or quadruple their chromosomes; on the variation in results being obtained, especially in cymbidiums; the problems connected;recognition of changed clones; the effects on...
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POISONING: By Pesticides
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Symptoms: include collapse, convulsions, cramps, diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, loss of coordination, nausea, nervousness, sleepiness, salivation (excessive), staggering, tremor, unc...
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POLLEN: And Viability
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
When freeze-dried under vacuum its viability is maintained for years; if not stored properly its viability is two or three months. A68-911; ODA76-25
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POLLEN: Cattleya
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
From a stud plant producing a poor flower: if the plant is authentic the fact that the flower is not up to normal top quality has little effect on the merit of the pollen. A66-1025Removal time from...
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POLLEN: Cymbidiums
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Storage method: remove it from the flower, fold in a piece of paper keep in envelope in the regrigerator; do not wrap in plastic; silica gel in a container can be used to keep the set dry; can be h...
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POLLEN: Paphiopedilums
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Viability expected: it can vary from one species to another ; some will keep months in a dessicator at 40 to 50 deg.F.; most breeders prefer not to store it. A75-680
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POLLEN: Storage
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
It is best to wrap it in waxed or smooth paper, place it in a small bottle, cap it tightly and refrigerate at 45 dF and do not use any dessicator with it; keeps one year, with some 50% loss in germ...
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POLLEN: Storage Method
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Store cattleya pollen in an air-tight container with a small amount of calcium chloride in the bottom; place in the freezer compartment at 8 deg.F., or in the regular section; it will keep eight mo...
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POLLEN: Studies for Taxonomic Research
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
A summary of facts about the nature of different seeds, for taxonomic research; refer to A83-620
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POLLEN: Too Big to Apply to a Tiny Stigma
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Put some stigmatic fluid from the "female" or pod parent on a sterile surface, crush the pollen in it, stir to a paste, apply to the cavity of the "female" parent; it may help to use some stigmatic...
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