The Colorful World of Cactus Hybrids

The talk would cover three themes related to cactus hybrids:

• Intergeneric hybrids
• Development of a nothospecies species in culture
• Quality improvement of cactus hybrids over the last years

Biographical info:
Andreas Mordhorst holds a Master's degree in Biology (Applied Botany with focus on Plant Breeding) and a PhD (Applied Plant Molecular Biology). In his professional career, he has been working in various functions in basic and applied research, as well as several R & D supporting functions, both in academic and in industrial plant breeding environments. He received his first cactus from his pediatrician, when he was about 11 years old, and cacti have accompanied him ever since. His first hybridization experiments with cacti were carried out in high school to confirm the Mendelian rules learned at school. Since 2000, Andreas is actively involved in breeding of cactus hybrids. A small part of these ever more intensive activities will be presented in this lecture.

Topic: CSSSJ April 2021 Meeting
Time: April 11, 2021 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Pacific Time

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