Hymenocallis, known for their striking and fragrant flowers, are prized for ornamental purposes in gardens and floral arrangements. With their unique, spider-like flower shape, these plants serve as an intriguing subject for pollen viability research. This protocol presents a step-by-step approach for evaluating pollen viability in Hymenocallis speciosa, utilizing dehydration followed by assessment with the hanging drop technique using B&K germination medium. Thawed pollen is incubated in a moisture chamber for optimal germination, and viable pollen samples are cryopreserved in liquid nitrogen for long-term storage. The goal of this study is to refine pollen storage techniques and evaluate viability, providing valuable insights into conservation, plant breeding, and horticultural practices.

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Pollen Cryopreservation Protocol for Spider Lilly (Hymenocallis speciosa Salisb.)

  • N. Khadeeja Rila,
  • P. Harshid,
  • P E Rajasekharan,
  • N. S. Pradeep

摘要

Hymenocallis, known for their striking and fragrant flowers, are prized for ornamental purposes in gardens and floral arrangements. With their unique, spider-like flower shape, these plants serve as an intriguing subject for pollen viability research. This protocol presents a step-by-step approach for evaluating pollen viability in Hymenocallis speciosa, utilizing dehydration followed by assessment with the hanging drop technique using B&K germination medium. Thawed pollen is incubated in a moisture chamber for optimal germination, and viable pollen samples are cryopreserved in liquid nitrogen for long-term storage. The goal of this study is to refine pollen storage techniques and evaluate viability, providing valuable insights into conservation, plant breeding, and horticultural practices.