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Chesterfield, MO

Hey Folks

In the spring I am looking to start a science fair project related to AG Pumpkins. I was toying with the idea of something with plant hormones, but as of now the field is open for any suggestions. Please post ideas no matter how off the wall they are...thanks!

Steve

10/20/2004 1:25:21 AM

Jackson Twp, Ohio

You should try to tissue culture them as a way to keep smaller clones. That might be up your alley.

Nick

10/20/2004 6:46:18 AM

Long Island,New York

Put the whale gene in the AG...Nic's a slacker, he won't do it.....G

10/20/2004 8:09:05 AM

Webster, NY

I think the tissue culture is a good idea. I know it's done on other plants for propagation, but I don't know about pumpkins.

10/20/2004 8:27:34 AM

Webster, NY

I did a quick google search and found this. Take a look.

http://www.umresearch.umd.edu/CGC/cgc7/cgc7_30.htm

10/20/2004 8:31:39 AM

Utah

There are lots of different things you could do.
Soil:poor vs average vs miracle grow added vs manure added.
Water: dry vs average vs wet.
burying vines vs not buring vines.
Plant size: small vs medium vs large.
Fruit: Main sets vs 2ndary sets.
Number of fruit on a plant: 1 vs 2 vs 3 vs...
etc... etc... etc...
let me end with - science fair projects and plant- aren't always a good mix. if some thing happens and one or more your plants die or you don't get one pumpkin on one or more plant will that ruin the entire project?!

10/20/2004 9:24:39 AM

Itzetown City

In all run of the plant the different hormons take the lead. You´ll have all free choices.

10/20/2004 12:05:57 PM

Itzetown City

It would be good, if you could research, if and how the phytoplasma of the pollen influence the growth of the pollinated fruit.

10/20/2004 12:21:35 PM