Hi
I hope someone will be able to assist. I would like to
know how many versions/editions were issued of Williams' orchid
manual.
Regards
Frikkie MaraisSouth Africa
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If I may pick your brains... I read somewhere that a saturated solution
of calcium chloride is the preferred drying agent for storing orchid
seeds. Is this because it allows some residual hydration of the seeds,
and this is better than thorough desiccation? Thanks in advance for your
views. -
Frikkie,
There were seven. The first was published in 1852,
the second in 1862, the third in 1868, the fourth in 1871, the fifth in 1877,
the sixth in 1885 and the seventh and final one in 1894. Each subsequent edition
was more comprehensive the previous one. The first six were all
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Hi Norbert,
When a super saturated solution of calcium chloride
fills for example onethird of a
closed vessel, you will see a layer of
calcium chloride at the bottom of the solution
The area above the solution is then maintained at a
relative humidity of 32-33%
Seeds dehydrated in the
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Martin Motes
An article recently published in Nature [volume 441, page 945]
indicates that :
Holcoglossum amesianum... Unlike all other forms of self-pollination which
require assistance from wind, gravity, insects or secretions, this orchid's
is entirely mechanical.
Article URL:
Defra [Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs] has funded a
series of CITES User's Guides to support the implementation of CITES for
plants across the globe. The guides have been produced by Royal Botanic
Gardens, Kew.
... The latest publication covers CITES and Slipper Orchids -
Louisa Ames Jensen of Corvallis died... July 22... was 96.
...
joined the staff at Oregon State College in 1936, achieved professorship,
and retired in 1971 having attained international recognition in the field
of seed technology.
...
One of her students developed and named on orchid for her.
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