Mutation breeding of Trichocereus cacti using gamma irradiation
Plant mutation breeding applies to the use of either chemical mutagens (colchicine, oryzalin, etc) or ionising radiation (gamma or x-ray) to induce mutations (both beneficial…
Grafting cacti to Pereskiopsis spathulata
A member of the Cactaceae family, Pereskiopsis spathulata is used as a grafting stock for slower growing species such as Lophophora, Ariocarpus, Aztekium, Turbinicarpus, Pelecyphora,…
Takeaway Tek (how to germinate cacti seeds)
The results of this adapted technique speak for themselves; this is a great way to start seeds of Trichocereus and one would assume all cacti.…