Can pollen be stored?

Can pollen be stored?#106920

By Devon -  Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:37 pm
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- Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:37 pm #106920

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?#106922

By dantt99 -  Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:43 pm
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- Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:43 pm #106922

Yes. Ziploc it and put it in the fridge.

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Re: Can pollen be stored?#106923

By Devon -  Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:44 pm
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- Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:44 pm #106923

Thanks for the quick reply! +1 thanks!

Re: Can pollen be stored?#106951

By Matt -  Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:28 pm
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- Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:28 pm #106951

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?

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Re: Can pollen be stored?#106954

By prized -  Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:36 pm
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- Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:36 pm #106954

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?#106958

By Devon -  Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:52 pm
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- Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:52 pm #106958

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?

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