[OGD] Orchid seed storage

"Harvey Brenneise" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> queried thusly: > Does anyone out there know of any work done with orchid seed viability, > particularly long-term and/or of seeds stored at very low temps? There are a few papers out there; they're all referenced in my first book, and I can fetch those

Re: [OGD] Orchid seed storage

Peter, thank you for your reply and for pointing me to the work of P.T. Seaton and H.W.Pritchard. I managed to find a relevant paper from 2000 by P.T. Seaton, at this address: The author cautions against overdrying as it may lead to a

[OGD] Orchid seed storage

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. - Norbe