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Comment re fertilization:   Question  1)   In general with most flowers, =the
flower rather rapidly shows the effect of fertilization by beginning to
wilt,  and close up, thereby shortening the amount of time that it would
otherwise remain open.   Don't know about arisaemas.   Question  2).  Don='t
know, but can't see why it would be necessary.  In nature, I'd expect  th=at
the plant could manage that routinely.





----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Wilhoite" <chriswil at SPITFIRE.NET>
To: <ARISAEMA-L at NIC.SURFNET.NL>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 10:50 PM
Subject: Inflorescence questions


> Fellow Arisaema enthusiasts,
>
> Since some of the recent posts have dealt with pollination, I have two
questions that deal with post pollination.
>
> 1. Will a female inflorescence remain in flower longer if it is
pollinated?
>
> 2. Does it help to peel the wilting spathe tube from the spadix to help=in
seed formation? Thinking of Ringens and others that may be prone to low s=eed
set.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Chris Wilhoite
> Carmel,IN
>