PBS International

We are the world leading supplier and manufacturer of #Pollination control bags and tents for #PlantBreeding programmes worldwide. 🌱🌎

[PBS International @PBSInt]

Great photo's of our 2D.4-1W pollination control bags in action thanks to @BlanquezMarina from @JohnInnesCentre

Thank you for your kind words it is our pleasure and we are so pleased your bags have arrived and are up & ready to go!

[Marina Millán Blánquez @BlanquezMarina]

Today, we finished covering more than 100 male sterile plots with these fantastic pollen-proof bags! 🌾🌾

Thanks @PBSInt for being so efficient with manufacturing and delivering the material 😃

[PBS International @PBSInt]

TEAMIE TUESDAY 👋🌱

We thought we would share some of our wonderful team members who help PBS International achieve its status as the world leader in pollination control.

Starting with our office manager, Briley.

Talk to the team today on [email protected]

[PBS International @PBSInt]

Researchers are stepping up to improve food production 🌱

To do this they are focussing on photosynthesis efficiency in crops like wheat and soybeans. The goal is to make crops more efficient at converting light into energy.

More here: https://t.co/w2WGKVKEAv

📸: @UofIllinois

[PBS International @PBSInt]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃

#DYK

🎃 The average yield of pumpkins in the UK is 4,250 per acre
🎃 An average of 15 million pumpkins are grown in the UK each year
🎃 Each pumpkin has around 500 seeds

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Tackle your challenges head-on Wheat breeders 💪 🌾👇

🌾 Maintain sterility
🌾 Prevent unwanted pollination
🌾 Regulate temperature & humidity
🌾 Preventing overheating
🌾 Minimise disease risks during the breeding process

Talk with us today [email protected] 📩

[PBS International @PBSInt]

More genetic diversity is essential to adapt to our rapidly changing climate🌱

As consumers, we could make a difference adding more sustainable foods to our plates, such as:

🫛Beans
🫘Chihuahuan desert beans
🌽 Corn
🍅 Wild tomatoes

More here: https://t.co/x8JiFHmh1E

[PBS International @PBSInt]

The solution to Wheat breeding challenges 💡

Meet duraweb® 🤝
A specialist non-woven fabric which:

🌾 Ensures sterility
🌾 Regulates temperature and humidity
🌾 Prevents overheating and disease risks

Learn more about our fabric here: https://t.co/pXo6Eq44gq

[PBS International @PBSInt]

Wheat breeders encounter several challenges when improving varieties 🌾

👉 Ensuring male sterility
👉 Maintaining consistent conditions in pollination bags
👉 Preventing overheating and diseases

Sound familiar?

Stay tuned for our next post where we help with these challenges!

[PBS International @PBSInt]

#DYK there is a seed bank underground with over 2.4 billion seeds? 🌱

This mighty work is done by the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst!

We're delighted to discover more on their vital work for tree production in tomorrows event & you can join us too 👉 https://t.co/HCggOcxFky

[PBS International @PBSInt]

It's #WorldFoodDay 🌱🌏

A day for making an effort to eat more whole, real foods. 🌱

Did you know, if it weren't for plant breeders:

🥕 Carrots
🍉Watermelons
🍌Bananas
🌽Corn
🥦 Broccoli

(To name a few)

Would not taste as delicious and look the way they do today!

[PBS International @PBSInt]

#FunFactFriday Have you ever seen the Euphorbia obesa? 🌱
Also known as the baseball plant ⚾️

An endangered species originally found in South Africa's Great Karoo region

Botanical gardens and nurseries now cultivate these plants to prevent extinction & avoid wild harvesting.

[USagricultureUK @USagricultureUK]

#DYK that there are more than 500 different types of #pecans, but the majority of pecans grown in the U.S. are focused on a few dozen varieties, including Western, Desirable, Stuart, Burkett, Wichita and native pecans.

📌Source: https://t.co/Lg6DnyIG2W

@americanpecan

[The Tree Council @TheTreeCouncil]

Winged seeds are usually collected from the tree when they are still slightly green. They need to be dry before they are stored, especially if they are collected when damp from the morning dew or rain! #SeedGatheringSeason

[PBS International @PBSInt]

Why do wheat breeders need our pollination control bags? 🤔

Creating hybrids and testing male sterility in a controlled, optimised environment results in:

🌱 Decreased contamination risk
🌱 Enhanced seed yield
🌱 Demonstrated positive economic impact

📩 to learn more!

[PBS International @PBSInt]

The social media landscape is constantly evolving, and we're always on the lookout for new ways to connect and engage with fellow plant lovers🤝🌱

We'd love to know, what's your go-to social media platform for sharing your passion for plants and plant breeding? 🌱

[PBS International @PBSInt]

The wonderful science of tree seeds 🌳

We’re thrilled to be attending the the wonderful science of tree seeds workshop tomorrow, and we'd be delighted to have you join us!

You can join the virtual event here: https://t.co/s79m0mBB6h

🗓️ Weds, 11th Oct 2023
⏰ 13:00 - 14:00 BST

[PBS International @PBSInt]

Our world would be profoundly different without this one essential element…

The seed 🌱

We're honoured to contribute to the world of agriculture by providing pollination control products. Helping empower breeders & seed producers worldwide🌍

More here: https://t.co/gLZMvU53yv

[PBS International @PBSInt]

Are you an expert in Cannabis breeding? 🌱

When it comes to making choices, experts know to think long-term instead of getting lured by short-term savings. Wise breeders understand the value of quality, and that's why our high-quality pollination bags are the perfect choice. 🌱

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The chemistry behind autumn 🧬🍁

Fact #4

Did you know, the chemical that makes tree's go the vibrant oranges, reds and yellows are in fact the same chemicals that give carrots (beta-carotenes) and egg yolks (lutein) their colours?🥕

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The chemistry behind autumn 🧬🍁

Fact #3

🍁 The chemicals that occurs in leaves during autumn are types of flavonoids, such as carotenoids and anthocyanins, which are responsible for the vibrant ambers, reds and yellows of autumn.

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The chemistry behind autumn 🧬🍁

Fact #2

🍃Chlorophyll is the chemical which makes tree leaves green, and as it declines over autumn, other chemicals become more prominent in the leaves.