Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
From a pod shake seed into pint jar of water, add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon dilute fertilizer solution, 1 drop liquid detergent; place in refrigerator 24 hours; pour into bucket of water and a...
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SEED: Dormancy Released by Refrigeration
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Cypripedium reginae seeds after several months of refrigeration reach high percentages of germination; for the results of the experiment refer to A87-935; Wll-292
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SEED: Home Growth Stimulus
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Seed sown in places distant from their native home or habitat will still measure time and respond to it in terms of the native habitat and become active when the necessary home growth stimulus, suc...
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SEED: Irradiated
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Use of X-rays, gamma and beta-rays on orchid seeds to produce mutants may have discouraging effects as the surviving plants may not produce recognizable or desirable ones. A59-688
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SEED: Mailing
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Fold a piece of letter paper in two, cut a triangle out of it and seal one side with Scotch tape to form a cone, put the seed in, seal the opening with tape, write the names on the paper and mail. ...
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SEED: Shelf Life in a Dessicator
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Seed is viable up to five or six months at room temperature; at 45 deg.F. it is viable for one to several years; green pod seed is less viable. A77-314
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SEED: Sterilization
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
For the technical processes outlined for the treatment of Cephalanthera rubra, refer to A87-817Mature seed is commonly sterilized in saturated calcium hypochlorite, 7 grams to a liter of water, the...
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SEED: Storage
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Directions: cut the capsule open, place seed on paper, write date and identification; let dry for about two weeks; store in small envelopes in a large jar with a six- or eight-ounce packet of silic...
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SEED: Storage and Viability
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Seed is stored & paper packets placed in dessicator or Mason jar provided with anhydrous calcium chloride; keep in refrigerator at about 45 deg.F.; cattleya seed germinates about 75% after five...
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SEED: Viability Proof
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
There is no certain method of testing except to wait after planting to see how many germinate; mature seed can be examined under a 20 power lens and if the seed is plump and an embryo (dark spot) i...
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