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!
Today, we finished covering more than 100 male sterile plots with these fantastic pollen-proof bags! ๐พ๐พ
Thanks @PBSInt for being so efficient with manufacturing and delivering the material ๐
TEAMIE TUESDAY ๐๐ฑ
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]
Researchers are stepping up to improve food production ๐ฑ
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
๐ธ: @UofIllinois
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! ๐
#DYK
๐ The average yield of pumpkins in the UK is 4,250 per acre
๐ An average of 15 million pumpkins are grown in the UK each year
๐ Each pumpkin has around 500 seeds
Tackle your challenges head-on Wheat breeders ๐ช ๐พ๐
๐พ Maintain sterility
๐พ Prevent unwanted pollination
๐พ Regulate temperature & humidity
๐พ Preventing overheating
๐พ Minimise disease risks during the breeding process
Talk with us today [email protected] ๐ฉ
More genetic diversity is essential to adapt to our rapidly changing climate๐ฑ
As consumers, we could make a difference adding more sustainable foods to our plates, such as:
๐ซBeans
๐ซChihuahuan desert beans
๐ฝ Corn
๐ Wild tomatoes
More here: https://t.co/x8JiFHmh1E
The solution to Wheat breeding challenges ๐ก
Meet durawebยฎ ๐ค
A specialist non-woven fabric which:
๐พ Ensures sterility
๐พ Regulates temperature and humidity
๐พ Prevents overheating and disease risks
Learn more about our fabric here: https://t.co/pXo6Eq44gq
Wheat breeders encounter several challenges when improving varieties ๐พ
๐ Ensuring male sterility
๐ Maintaining consistent conditions in pollination bags
๐ Preventing overheating and diseases
Sound familiar?
Stay tuned for our next post where we help with these challenges!
#DYK there is a seed bank underground with over 2.4 billion seeds? ๐ฑ
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 ๐ https://t.co/HCggOcxFky
It's #WorldFoodDay ๐ฑ๐
A day for making an effort to eat more whole, real foods. ๐ฑ
Did you know, if it weren't for plant breeders:
๐ฅ Carrots
๐Watermelons
๐Bananas
๐ฝCorn
๐ฅฆ Broccoli
(To name a few)
Would not taste as delicious and look the way they do today!
#FunFactFriday Have you ever seen the Euphorbia obesa? ๐ฑ
Also known as the baseball plant โพ๏ธ
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.
#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.
๐Source: https://t.co/Lg6DnyIG2W
@americanpecan
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
Why do wheat breeders need our pollination control bags? ๐ค
Creating hybrids and testing male sterility in a controlled, optimised environment results in:
๐ฑ Decreased contamination risk
๐ฑ Enhanced seed yield
๐ฑ Demonstrated positive economic impact
๐ฉ to learn more!
The social media landscape is constantly evolving, and we're always on the lookout for new ways to connect and engage with fellow plant lovers๐ค๐ฑ
We'd love to know, what's your go-to social media platform for sharing your passion for plants and plant breeding? ๐ฑ
The wonderful science of tree seeds ๐ณ
Weโre 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
๐๏ธ Weds, 11th Oct 2023
โฐ 13:00 - 14:00 BST
Our world would be profoundly different without this one essential elementโฆ
The seed ๐ฑ
We're honoured to contribute to the world of agriculture by providing pollination control products. Helping empower breeders & seed producers worldwide๐
More here: https://t.co/gLZMvU53yv
Are you an expert in Cannabis breeding? ๐ฑ
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. ๐ฑ
The chemistry behind autumn ๐งฌ๐
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?๐ฅ
The chemistry behind autumn ๐งฌ๐
Fact #3
๐ 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.
The chemistry behind autumn ๐งฌ๐
Fact #2
๐Chlorophyll is the chemical which makes tree leaves green, and as it declines over autumn, other chemicals become more prominent in the leaves.