“A practical method to improve the efficiency of pollination in maize breeding and genetics research” with Dr. Dylan Schoemaker

Mismatched pollination times can make desirable genetic matches beyond the reach of practical plant breeders. Storing pollen is one solution, but limitations in cost and feasibility can make viable pollen storage tricky. This episode, Dr. Dylan Schoemaker shares his work developing cheaper, easier methods of pollen storage to extend shelf life, increase flexibility in breeding workflows, and bring those plant matches back within reach.

Tune in to learn:

·         What issues make pollen preservation difficult

·         How long this method can extend pollen life

·         How clumping can affect pollen preservation

·         How plant breeders avoid cross-contamination

If you would like more information about this topic, this episode’s paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21049

This paper is always freely available.

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Resources

CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b1E8D214E-9513-EF11-9F89-000D3A5A2312%7d 

Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/ZsE2iAAUVlL5R4m1tT67VCNqGkmCkw6ykwwQKrDtiIdw956XK1tIc1gu81y9nDLY-W4TcDoaO82khrS9q13Hrpcf0XM?loadFrom=SharedLink 

Power Pollen: https://powerpollen.com/

Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets.

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