Preserving seeds in honey

[Train Wreck]

Auxins. First isolated in 1937.  I can google too

Edited November 2, 2013 by Train Wreck

[Naycha]

Auxins. First isolated in 1937.  I can google too

 

The point is they were already there before they were isolated

 

Back to the original question I'd be interested as to whether the seeds would germinate in the honey.

 

Naycha

[Train Wreck]

The real point was honey is/contains an anti bacterial and would help with cuttings.

It would therefore also act as a preservative. You never see anything growing on or in it, except bee's/bugs

Don't know if seeds would remain viable as there are a lot of different hormones/chemicals/ingredients in honey that the seeds may absorb.

[merl1n]

Hey Razzles,

                      Getting back to the actual question here, I have not heard of using honey for seed preservation. But there is documented evidence that oxygen slowly deteriorates the viability of seeds. Sealing the seed in honey would eliminate any chance of the air getting to the seed. It would also reduce the risk of airbourne parasite and fungal attacks. But the honey may attract and be tempting to other bugs and rodents. 

Here is some info that I found interesting. Might be useful for others. 

http://www.seedcontainers.net/a_guide_to_long-term_seed_preservation.html

 

Merl1n

[razzles]

Hey Razzles,

                      Getting back to the actual question here, I have not heard of using honey for seed preservation. But there is documented evidence that oxygen slowly deteriorates the viability of seeds. Sealing the seed in honey would eliminate any chance of the air getting to the seed. It would also reduce the risk of airbourne parasite and fungal attacks. But the honey may attract and be tempting to other bugs and rodents. 

Here is some info that I found interesting. Might be useful for others. 

http://www.seedcontainers.net/a_guide_to_long-term_seed_preservation.html

 

Merl1n

Hey Merlin, that was my theory..I've sealed about 10 in one of those little plastic containers that come from seed companies and put in in a dry/dark spot so I don't think bugs will be an issue. If seed banks start doing this I want a cut

Thanks for the link man

[Train Wreck]

Don't forget about temperature/variations. A lower temp will help with long term viability.

A good seed bank will seal the seeds in their breeder packs/sachets in an airtight, preferably light resistant container and then refrigerate until required.

[iTiC]

Old hubbies tale TW, honey doesn't actually assist cutting strike. 

hubby cool thats a fair call, I like smashing the fuck outa genabiased bullshit.

Does the honey do anyting at all coz I thought the antibacterial properties were useful. I havent tried honey yet,

[razzles]

Don't forget about temperature/variations. A lower temp will help with long term viability.

A good seed bank will seal the seeds in their breeder packs/sachets in an airtight, preferably light resistant container and then refrigerate until required.

yeh good call, I might pop them in the fridge 

[The Hash Nibbler]

Honey is used round here to preserve magic Mushies, stop them degrading due to oxygen after picked. I always pack me seeds, wrap em a few times and pop them in the butter keeper section of ya fridge in a jar, but haven't tried Honey.

Honey is interesting, but not sure if something anti-bacterial is good, but a few bagseed in some honey be a good experiment.

 

Peace. Nibbler.