[Michlib-l] Questions about Propagation/Cutting Stations

[Mark Morton]

Don't forget plants can have patent protections :Propagation Prohibited?
Understanding Plant Patent Protection – University of Cincinnati Law Review
Blog
<https://uclawreview.org/2022/01/20/propagation-prohibited-understanding-plant-patent-protection/>
Seeds are different since many are hybrid, and those that are open
pollinated don't necessarily carry over the identical genes, but cuttings
do (asexual propagation).
I'm not giving an opinion on if you should do it or not, or if a patent
holder would pursue some kind of legal action, I just want to make everyone
aware of all the considerations. It may also make a difference if you are
not selling the cuttings, I'm not sure but it is probably worth researching.

Mark

On Fri, Oct 25, 2024 at 1:41 PM Aubrey Franklin via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> Good afternoon,
>
> We are considering adding a plant propagation station here at the Westland
> Library. I have some questions for those of you who have those or similar
> elements in your library.
>
> If you're able to respond to any of these questions off-list, I sure would
> appreciate it! I can compile answers if anyone else is interested.
>
>    - If you have a propagation station, do you also have a seed library?
>    - What kinds of containers do you use to hold the cuttings? Are they
>    self-standing, wall-mounted, or something else? Where did you get the
>    containers?
>    - Do they make a mess? What's your process for topping off/refilling
>       with water? What about plants (like succulents) that do better rooting on
>       top of the soil?
>       - Have you gotten enough variety in donations to make this an
>    interesting and dynamic service for patrons?
>    - Do you purchase any plants to supplement your inventory?
>    - Do you ever have the need to remove plants that don't fit the
>    mission / are never taken / etc?
>    - What is the process for patrons to take cuttings? Are patrons able
>    to take a cutting without donating one first? How do you collect statistics?
>    - What kind of education or resources do you provide along with
>    cuttings?
>
> Thank you in advance!
>
>
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>
> *Aubrey Franklin* (she/her/hers)
>
> Adult Services Librarian
>
> (734) 326-6123 ext 2846
>
> 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185
>
> westlandlibrary.org
>
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*Mark Morton*
Director
Leland Township Public Library
203 E Cedar St
PO Box 736
Leland, MI 49654
231-256-9152
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