Thanks Allen,

Pollen under low temp. conditions appears to be able to maintain its integrity, apparently due to its inherent low
humidity levels.

Interesting read from an individual in France selling pollen for Human consumption - stored in freezer conditions and
under Nitrogen gas

http://www.pollen-online.com/

Also read:

http://plant-tc.coafes.umn.edu/listserv/2000/log0004/msg00081.html

Maybe the latter reference is not ideal when relating to the original point asked! - but ideal is a rare commodity.

You mention Irradiated pollen - I wonder if the radiation does not "smash" through the DNA, and other molecular material
- disrupting its structure.

I realise that the pollen would not be passed through an emitter source several times - but wood that has "suffered" the
procedure more than a couple of times does start to go sort to say the least.

This would suggest to me that even one passage with have its effects.

Please note, that I am most willing to be informed.

Peter

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