Re: [Aroid-l] viruses in Amorphophallus

From: Ron Kaufmann <kaufmann at sandiego.edu> on 2004.10.04 at 21:53:13(12252) Hi Brian, I'm not sure who does virus testing on aroids, but Critter Creek Laboratory (crittercreeklab@earthlink.net) does virus testing on orchids. They don't require a whole tuber - just some leaf material. Ron +More Bryan Lampl wrote: Earlier this year I acquired an Amorphophallus albus and when it opened up I immediately recognized that the coloration of the leaves were not consistant and contained lightened patches throughout. I decided that there could be the possibility of the plant containing a virus. I have kept it seperate from my other plants to be safe. The plant went dormant after I returned from the aroid show and now I am hoping to determine if this is a contaminated tuber. Is there anyone that could inform me on how one would test for viral infections in tubers or direct me to a person or facility that could do the procedure. The tuber did offset so I can easily offer one for disection and testing. I would prefer not to be overcautious and destroy a healthy tuber. Thanks for your assistance. _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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