Releasing seed germination inhibitors and breaking thermodormancy - Page 4

damaclese · 01-21-2009, 08:32 AM

i would think the Co2 from soda would work fine its still Co2 interesting i would never have thought that up thanks Scot i wander if i set cans of coke by my orchids if they would grow faster LOL J/K you have got me wondering if with all the plants in my house if theirs a good mix of gases going but i do have three dogs and they respirate a a pretty high volume i think I'm deteriorating in to winter madness now LOL ya know with Bananas its always something A.

Michael_Andrew · 01-22-2009, 06:34 PM

I'm beginning to think we should water our plants with club soda!

Michael_Andrew · 01-22-2009, 06:37 PM

Well look at this! lol
The Effect of Carbonated Water on Green Plants

Michael_Andrew · 01-22-2009, 06:48 PM

But you would have to choose one without sodium.
Soda-Club | Counting Carbs & Calories

Chironex · 01-22-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Andrew

Well look at this! lol
The Effect of Carbonated Water on Green Plants

I wondered about that. Thanks for finding something to back up my thinking. The sugar probably helps too, so I would avoid any diet varieties.

I might try this on established plants when rooting and hardening off. Only one reservation, I wonder if the carbonic acid would cause any problems with soil pH balance? Apparently, whatever it does, the plants seem to like it. It would have been better to see long term results rather than only 10 day results.

Chironex · 01-29-2009, 06:50 PM

Update: Day 10
Other than some mold on the outside of 2 seeds, not much change. Some of the seeds do appear to be larger, indicating imbibition of water perhaps. I am monitoring for the ejection of the micropylar plug and/or emergence of plant material.
From conversations with another member, some seeds seem to exude a viscous, non-water soluble sap-like substance just prior to emergence of sprouts. I am trying to identify this exudate. Anyone have any ideas? I am guessing that it may be phenolics or an unidentified gelatinous substance from the vacuoles near the chalazal body.

Chironex · 02-03-2009, 08:16 PM

Still nothing significant to report. The seeds are still in the original medium. I hope something germinates soon.

Michael_Andrew · 02-03-2009, 09:53 PM

Darn seeds are hard to figure out. I soaked some hibiscus seed for a day and and put them in a zip lock with moist perlite on 2/1/9. Today 2/3/9 one had germinated and had a root about an inch long. I have musa and ensette seeds just sitting there for a couple months antagonizing me! lol

Thanks for the update Scot.

Richard · 02-03-2009, 11:11 PM

Now where is inkcube when we need his input?

01-21-2009, 08:32 AM	#61 (permalink)
damaclese Living in Exile damaclese's Photo Gallery Location: Henderson NV Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Mediterranean climate Name: Paulo Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,767 BananaBucks : 368,063 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,352 Times Was Thanked 1,620 Times in 706 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 101 Times	Re: Releasing seed germination inhibitors and breaking thermodormancy i would think the Co2 from soda would work fine its still Co2 interesting i would never have thought that up thanks Scot i wander if i set cans of coke by my orchids if they would grow faster LOL J/K you have got me wondering if with all the plants in my house if theirs a good mix of gases going but i do have three dogs and they respirate a a pretty high volume i think I'm deteriorating in to winter madness now LOL ya know with Bananas its always something A. __________________ Helping to foster understanding for the learning disabled

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Michael_Andrew Michael_Andrew's Photo Gallery Location: Toledo, Ohio Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Name: Michael Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 517 BananaBucks : 84,192 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 248 Times Was Thanked 384 Times in 182 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 226 Times	Re: Releasing seed germination inhibitors and breaking thermodormancy Well look at this! lol The Effect of Carbonated Water on Green Plants

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Michael_Andrew Michael_Andrew's Photo Gallery Location: Toledo, Ohio Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Name: Michael Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 517 BananaBucks : 84,192 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 248 Times Was Thanked 384 Times in 182 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 226 Times	Re: Releasing seed germination inhibitors and breaking thermodormancy But you would have to choose one without sodium. Soda-Club \| Counting Carbs & Calories

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Chironex The causasian Asian! Chironex's Photo Gallery Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Find me on the map! Zone: I have no idea Name: Scot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,788 BananaBucks : 183,785 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 4,544 Times Was Thanked 1,406 Times in 808 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 609 Times	Re: Releasing seed germination inhibitors and breaking thermodormancy Update: Day 10 Other than some mold on the outside of 2 seeds, not much change. Some of the seeds do appear to be larger, indicating imbibition of water perhaps. I am monitoring for the ejection of the micropylar plug and/or emergence of plant material. From conversations with another member, some seeds seem to exude a viscous, non-water soluble sap-like substance just prior to emergence of sprouts. I am trying to identify this exudate. Anyone have any ideas? I am guessing that it may be phenolics or an unidentified gelatinous substance from the vacuoles near the chalazal body. __________________ Scot

02-03-2009, 08:16 PM	#67 (permalink)
Chironex The causasian Asian! Chironex's Photo Gallery Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Find me on the map! Zone: I have no idea Name: Scot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,788 BananaBucks : 183,785 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 4,544 Times Was Thanked 1,406 Times in 808 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 609 Times	Re: Releasing seed germination inhibitors and breaking thermodormancy Still nothing significant to report. The seeds are still in the original medium. I hope something germinates soon. __________________ Scot

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Michael_Andrew Michael_Andrew's Photo Gallery Location: Toledo, Ohio Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Name: Michael Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 517 BananaBucks : 84,192 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 248 Times Was Thanked 384 Times in 182 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 226 Times	Re: Releasing seed germination inhibitors and breaking thermodormancy Darn seeds are hard to figure out. I soaked some hibiscus seed for a day and and put them in a zip lock with moist perlite on 2/1/9. Today 2/3/9 one had germinated and had a root about an inch long. I have musa and ensette seeds just sitting there for a couple months antagonizing me! lol Thanks for the update Scot.

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