Solanaceae

• Uses:

  Introductory Biology Pollen Germination Protocol -
  We use a solution to germinate the Solanum pollen. It is 10% sucrose in 0.01% Boric acid (keep refrigerated as it will grow mold). We usually put a drop or two of this solution in a depression slide and then tap the anther over the solution to release some pollen. We make a ring of vaseline around the well and lay a coverglass over the vaseline ring to seal the preparation so it won't dry out during the lab. It works well for us - germination easily seen in 30 - 40 minutes.

Restrictions:

• Potentially Invasive Plant - Plants are not to leave Greenhouse!
  

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Accession Data:

• Accession # 199900109
• Source: unknown
• Accession Date: 08-09-1999
• Bench: 2207 - Bio Labs
• Qty: 4 confirmed on 05-01-2008

Classification:

• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• SubClass: euasterid I
• Order: Solanales
• SubOrder:
• Family: Solanaceae
• SubFamily: Solanoideae
• Tribe:
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