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Old 02-28-2007, 02:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Default Endosperm

Looking at gabes great diagram of a bananaseed I suddenly rembered that I
once had mussella lasiocarpa seeds who would not germinate. I cut
2 of them in half and scratched the endosperm out. It was as dry as a bone
and nearly dust, but clear white though.
So, can anyone describe how healthy endosperm should look like?

Thanks in advance

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Old 02-28-2007, 03:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Endosperm

If you take the seed directly out of the fruit (as in extremely fresh), the endosperm is kinda like a moist powdery substance that sticks together. If the seed is dry, it will be like a dry powder. It doesnt matter if its wet or dry in order to be healthy, before the seed germinate it takes in water (this is usually done by soaking the seeds in water since we all usually grow seeds that are purchased having been in storage for awhile). Banana seeds can dry out to just 10% moisture content and still be viable as long as they are able to re-absorb the water required for germination.
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Thanks Gabe, I thought if the endosperm is THAT dusty it would not
be viable anymore but that is not the case then.
Well, I threw all the seeds away because of this miscalculation of my!!!!!

I Still not have a lasiocarpa but I will buy one because my germinationbox
is too small allready.

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