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Post by av8tor1 on Nov 21, 2011 20:24:10 GMT
Heliamphora folliculata pollen tubes (please forgive the poor technique, Im learning)    thanks for looking, Av |
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Post by Brian Barnes on Nov 22, 2011 14:18:36 GMT
Hey Butch, Really cool photos!  I look forward to more... thanks for sharing with us. Happy Heli-growing, Brian |
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Post by av8tor1 on Nov 22, 2011 15:59:33 GMT
Hey Butch, Really cool photos! I look forward to more... thanks for sharing with us. Happy Heli-growing, Brian Thanks Brian, fun project.... I hope to determine the "shelf life" of heli pollen and the effectiveness of common storage techniques |
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Post by av8tor1 on Nov 30, 2011 19:10:40 GMT
Sample dried for two days in fridge using desiccant then froze for 7 days... thawed and checked for tube growth.
Growth observed
Obvious next question is just how long can it be stored using this method.
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Post by Brian Barnes on Dec 1, 2011 15:14:26 GMT
This is great information for any serious Heliamphora grower and hybridizer. Thanks Av for sharing your results! Please keep us updated...  Happy Growing, Brian |
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Post by Michael on Dec 2, 2011 2:00:22 GMT
I agree with Brian - Very Interesting Av!
Hopefully you'll do a write up and send it to the CPN!
Mike
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Post by av8tor1 on Dec 2, 2011 13:55:45 GMT
Brian, Mike
Thanks for the kind words....
Mike, I am honoured.... I will endeavor to put something together.
Butch
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Post by bluemax on Dec 4, 2011 8:32:03 GMT
Butch - interesting stuff! How are you inducing the pollen to grow tubules?
- Mark
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Post by av8tor1 on Dec 4, 2011 15:07:50 GMT
Mark,
Thanks.... I think these may be the first published images/video of Heliaphora pollen tube growth.
They basically take off themselves given a suitable growth media and enviroment.
"Suitable growth media" is a variable I am working to improve on.
I am trying to come up with a Sucrose based formula. The images above were taken using the epidermis of a Spanish onion.
Butch
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