Subject: Longevity of pollen?

From: Don Martinson <[email-masked]>
Date: 24 Jan 1996 17:45:56 GMT

Is there any information available about the longevity of pollen, 
specifically Hippeastrum?  I am attempting a hybridization experiment, 
but the blooms are out of phase.  I have taken some of the pistils and 
am keeping them in a glass vial at 40F.  Any guesses as to how long the 
pollen might be viable?

E-mail replies preferred.

Don Martinson
Medical College of Wisconsin
[email-masked]

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