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Peat Moss as a Carrier of a Fungus
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From: Don Burns donburns at macconnect.com> on 2001.06.22 at 23:40:39(6839)
In my few years in the aroid world I have been mixing all of the planting
mixes I use. Nearly all use ground peat to some extent. Some time back I
heard that peat moss (and maybe sphagnum) act as carriers for certain
funguses that attack not only human skin, but can enter the body through
open sores and raise hell.
Has anyone seen any literature or other information to substantiate these
stories?
Don Burns
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Fort Lauderdale FL USA
Zone 10b
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From: "Ron Iles" roniles at eircom.net> on 2001.06.25 at 00:36:27(6866)
Since Peat is a major product of Ireland, I'm wondering how prevalent &
possibly undefined here this affliction is. I will contact our Peat
Marketing Body (Bord Na Mona) & ask them. Thanks
Ron
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----- Original Message -----
To: "Multiple recipients of list AROID-L"
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2001 12:41 AM
Subject: Peat Moss as a Carrier of a Fungus
| In my few years in the aroid world I have been mixing all of the planting
| mixes I use. Nearly all use ground peat to some extent. Some time back I
| heard that peat moss (and maybe sphagnum) act as carriers for certain
| funguses that attack not only human skin, but can enter the body through
| open sores and raise hell.
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| Has anyone seen any literature or other information to substantiate these
| stories?
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| Don Burns
| Fort Lauderdale FL USA
| Zone 10b
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