Re: Iris seeds germinating

 

I produced almost no seed this year due to the crazy spring weather that destroyed most of the state's orchard crop. However, I did get three undersized seeds on a wide tectorum cross. Opening one up, it seemed to have a normal embryo but no endosperm. This is exactly the sort of thing tissue culture is good for, right?


Sean Z
Zone 6a
SE Michigan



On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 11:37 PM, Kenneth Walker <k*@astound.net> wrote:
 

Hi Walter,

Thanks for the pointer to the "home tissue culture group"! I've done some embryo culture with Aril species and Arilbreds with pointers from Jim & Barbara Whitely and hope to do some more experimentation. I reduced contamination problems, in part, by mopping the kitchen (laboratory) floor with a weak bleach solution and running a hepa air filter. I'm looking forward to learning more from the group.

Ken Walker

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