Improving Maize Pollination Efficiency with Dr. Dylan Schoemaker
\u201cA practical method to improve the efficiency of pollination in maize breeding and genetics research\u201d 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:
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What issues make pollen preservation difficult
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How long this method can extend pollen life
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How clumping can affect pollen preservation
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How plant breeders avoid cross-contamination
If you would like more information about this topic, this episode\u2019s paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21049
This paper is always freely available.
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If you would like to reach out to Dylan, you can find him here:
schoemaker@wisc.edu
https://twitter.com/dyl_schoe98
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-schoemaker-76a830119/
Resources
CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b1E8D214E-9513-EF11-9F89-000D3A5A2312%7d\xa0
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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