DND
Thank you so much for replying to my comments on your posting. Do appreciate your observations.
Regarding # 1 Seed preservants- Living the tropics and where humidity is high and you have a lot of minute insect borers , using preservants is a must to avoid fungus and insects. Nursery seed sellers add mercaptam, thiuram or similar products. Care is necessary in handling these seeds as thse additives are toxic.
#2 I think every seed collector should specify on the envelope the common name of the plant
the botanical name and date of collection.
#3 Every plant/seed has its germination characteristics. For example the seeds of the Mangaba (Hancornia speciosa) to germinate have to be planted within 48 hours when removed from ripe fruit whilst some Annonas like Soursop or Sugar apple can sprout after one year after planting.
