Virus Free Orchid Seeds

[Jerry Delaney]

In theory, the orchid seeds themselves are virus free. However, that is not true of the capsule tissue. As a result, seed to be sown from a plant that is suspected of being virused should be harvested as DRY seed. Seed from virused plants from greed pod culture may well produce virused seedlings.

[DebsC]

Originally Posted by Jerry Delaney

In theory, the orchid seeds themselves are virus free. However, that is not true of the capsule tissue. As a result, seed to be sown from a plant that is suspected of being virused should be harvested as DRY seed. Seed from virused plants from greed pod culture may well produce virused seedlings.

Thanks Jerry, I have read that also. I need to do some more studying. I do find it interesting though. Thanks again.

[Orchid Wise]

Originally Posted by Jerry Delaney

In theory, the orchid seeds themselves are virus free. However, that is not true of the capsule tissue. As a result, seed to be sown from a plant that is suspected of being virused should be harvested as DRY seed. Seed from virused plants from greed pod culture may well produce virused seedlings.

So how long would ORSV survive in the capsule tissue of Cymbidium seeds? Or what can we use to kill it before sowing the dry seed? Thanks.