CULT: Storing pollen
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- Subject: CULT: Storing pollen
- From: "* I* J* <j*@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sat, 4 Apr 1998 08:15:09 -0700 (MST)
Paul & Yvonne Tyerman wrote:
>
> >I rather fancy trying to pollinate a SDB with pollen from Thornbird, But
> >doubt that any will still be in bloom, by the time it flowers.
> >Any one know how long I can store pollen for?
> >Jan Clark
> >
> I know that pollen can be stored in tyhe fridge (use Film canisters,
> they're a nice size and easy to label) for at least a month or two. I also
> think that pollen can be frozen, but I don't know for sure or for how long.
A search of the archives for '96 and'97 for "storing pollen" will yield about
10-15 messages form the likes of Sharon McAlister, Walter Moores and Loyd
Zubrigg on ways to store pollem, You might also search on "making crosses"
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