[Aroid-l] Hot Water Treatment for Nematodes in Amorphs

From: George Yao <gcyao at mydestiny.net> on 2007.03.27 at 05:22:08(15492) Hello everyone, My Amoph collection was hit by nematodes last year and I tried Furadan with mixed success, so I am now going to try using hot water treatment. In my research on the Internet, dipping tubers in 50 degrees Centigrade hot water for 15 minutes was effective for many nematodes, but shorter times at higher temps could also be used if the plant material can withstand higher temps. It will of course be more convenient using the latter, however, will Amorph tubers be able to survive higher temps? If so, till how high? I will appreciate hearing from people who have tried using hot water treatment. George Yao +More Metro-Manila Philippines -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.18/734 - Release Date: 3/26/2007 2:31 PM _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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