[APD] Re:Ottelia alismoides seed

[Paul Krombholz <krombhol at teclink_net>]

I havn't had O. alismoides myself, but Muhlberg (complete Guide to 
Water Plants) says, "The fruit is ripe after approximately 14 days 
and---like all water berries---quickly disintegrates.  To avoid 
losing the seeds the fruit should be cut off in good time and stored 
in a small vessel or tied up in a cloth bag.  germination results are 
very uncertain regardless of whether the seeds are stored dry or 
moist.  A reliable procedure is not yet available". 

Kasselmann just says that "breeding in a separate container is not 
difficult and very productive , but also time-consuming".
--
Paul Krombholz in sunny central Mississippi
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