Re: tissue culturing Sarracenias

dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Thu, 15 Aug 96 19:41 EDT

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> From: Peter Cole <carnivor@BUNYIP.DEMON.CO.UK>
>
> A question for any of the list's resident TC gurus - I've tried and
> tried, but I can't seem to get Sarracenia leaf tissue or rhizome borings
> sterile using bleach alone, even with concentrations up to 20% and times
> up to 30 minutes. Anyone know a good protocol?

Hi Peter,

I'm no TC expert, but I've heard this question and answer many
times: Use seed. CPs are impossible to sterilize.

Dave Evans

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