Pollen Viability and Germination

Pollen Health Testing

What percentage of your pollen is viable and will germinate?

Testing the health status of plant pollen is essential because it directly impacts plant reproduction, fruit, seed and grain production. Healthy pollen is critical for successful fertilisation, leading to maximum yields.

Assessing Pollen Samples

Testing pollen samples relates to two key assessments - viability and germination.

Did you know that identifying a pollen viability problem early may enable you to address the problem?

Viability Test - ALTSA's expert scientists can evaluate the viability of multiple pollen samples to give you an overview of your farm's pollen health.

In Vitro Germination Test - Assess whether pollen can complete post-pollination events and affect fertilisation, which is essential for seed production.

Note - Just because pollen is viable, doesn't necessarily mean that it will germinate.

Is your pollen viability decreasing year by year?

Nutrition Testing Related to Pollen - ALTSA can also provide nutrition testing of plant materials. Metals such as boron play a key part in healthy pollen development.

A boron deficiency for instance can result low pollen viability, low germination level and poor pollen tube growth and development.

Addressing the Problem

What can you do if you have low viability and germination ability?

Direct more bee hives to the problem area
Collect high viability pollen and apply it to trees in the low viability area

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Our friendly staff are always ready to help with advice on your testing needs. Contact Us today and maximise your farming potential.