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Can pollen be stored?
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:37 pm
by Devon
Hello,
I have two giant variety flytraps that I would like to cross pollinate, but they are flowering at different times. I was wondering if it is possible to store Dionaea pollen for a few days, in a fridge or something.
Thanks!
Re: Can pollen be stored?
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:43 pm
by dantt99
Yes. Ziploc it and put it in the fridge.
Re: Can pollen be stored?
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:44 pm
by Devon
Thanks for the quick reply! +1 thanks!
Re: Can pollen be stored?
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:28 pm
by Matt
dantt99 wrote:Yes. Ziploc it and put it in the fridge.
Have you done this before Daniel? Do you know how long it stays viable?
Re: Can pollen be stored?
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:36 pm
by prized
I know that sarracenia pollen can be stored for 2 or 3 weeks. After that limit it wont be fertile..
Re: Can pollen be stored?
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:52 pm
by Devon
prized wrote:I know that sarracenia pollen can be stored for 2 or 3 weeks. After that limit it wont be fertile..
Interesting, but flytraps and sarracenia are nothing alike, except they are both temperate. But who knows, maybe they have similar pollen or something?
