Product Name
Pollen Viability Test Kit (Pollen Germination Assay)
Product Overview
Pollen Viability Test Kit (Pollen Germination Assay) is designed for the detection of pollen viability by directly observing pollen germination.
Description
The determination of pollen activity is very important in the research of crop hybrid breeding, crop fruiting mechanism and pollen physiology. Pollen activity is an important criterion for determining pollen development and assessing fruiting rate. Our Pollen Viability Test Kit (Pollen Germination Assay) can assess pollen activity by directly observing pollen germination with the naked eye.
Detection Method
Pollen germination assay
Testing Mechanism
Normal mature pollen grains are highly active and can germinate and grow under suitable culture conditions. The pollen growth state can be directly observed under a microscope to calculate its germination rate and thus determine pollen activity.
Kit Components
50mL/100 mL pollen medium + an instruction sheet
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from light
Applications
Biochemical research
Materials Required but Not Supplied
Slides, microscopes, thermostats, petri dishes, filter paper, etc.
Vigor Judgment Criteria
1. Fast and good pollen germination means high pollen vigor.
2. Slow pollen germination means weak pollen vigor.
3. No pollen germination means no vigor or sterility.
Pollen Vigor Calculation Formula
Observe and count 100 pollen grains to calculate the percentage of viable pollen. The calculation formula is as follows：
Percent pollen viability (%) = Number of viable pollen / 100 × 100%
Notes
1. The culture medium needs to be used as soon as possible after opening the lid or stored at low temperature.
2. Pollen incubation temperature should be controlled at 25℃
3. For your safety and health, please wear white coat and disposable gloves for operation.
Sample Type
Pollen from fresh flowers that are ripe and about to open
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