Hi Cynthia-- Does the testing service actually identify the particular bacteria or or virus? I suppose that could get pretty costly but it sure would be interested to see something more focused on actually specific bugs.
Regards/Roger, in Bangkok On 12/21/07, Schnitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > There is a process, maybe used in Australia too, that cures grape vine > cuttings of virus by immersing in hot water for a number of minutes. I > tried this process on some of the first plants to come back with a positive > test. All leaves were lost, and most plants did not recover, but I am > convinced the percentage of recovery could be greatly improved with the use > of some really good systemic fungicides. The few that did grow on to be > very small starts had very bad leaf and bulb spotting that was obviously a > continuation of the virus. > > Just getting the virused plants out of the greenhouse is a comfort, as I > am concerned about something as simple as bumping a green root tip against a > wall or bench top, and having the wounded root pick up something from > greenhouse surfaces. I am not worrying about the plants just sitting next > to each other, as it does take an open wound to allow transmission. > > Cynthia > ... _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
