PJB-2006-27
GERMINATION CAPACITY OF STORED POLLEN OF ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS L. (MALVACEAE) AND THEIR MAINTENANCE
SHAUKAT ALI KHAN AND ANJUM PERVEEN
Abstract
Pollen germination and viability of Abelmoschus esculentus L., (Malvaceae) upto 48 weeks was examined by "Hanging drop Technique" in different concentration of sucrose and boric acid solutions (10-100%). Viability under storage was determined by storing pollen in different conditions, like refrigerator, freezer, in vacuum oven silica gel and in organic solvents (Acetone, Benzene and chloroform). Pollen stored at low temperature (-30oC - 200C) showed better germination as compared to pollen stored at +4oC and in the fresh. Freeze dried pollen (-60oC) showed the best of germination. Benzene showed more germination than acetone and chloroform.
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