[aroid-l] Amorphophallus tuber disease

From: "Scott Taylor" staylor at brevardparks.com> on 2003.02.14 at 19:00:16(9980) Hello: Pardon if I have already contacted a few of you directly on this issue: I am attempting to grow Amorphophallus paeoniifolius in some quantity. (I live in east central Florida). I have had problems with (apparent) fungal injections in the tubers after harvest. I am given to understand that this is not an uncommon problem: they develop rotten spots within one week, as this affliction continues until most of the tubers are unsuitable for planting next season. I have not used fungicides in the past, either during the growing season or during post-harvest. I suspect at this point that I should do both. Can any of you give specific recommendation on actions to take during both the growing season and post-harvest? I.E. specific fungicides, methods of handling at harvest, storage of tubers, etc. Any advice would be well-appreciated.. it is very distressing to watch a 8 kg. tuber rot before ones eyes! Thanking you very much in advance. D. Scott Taylor, Ph.D. Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program Central Region Land Manager 5560 North US Highway 1 Melbourne, FL 32940 +More tel: 321.255.4466 FAX: 321.255.4499 email: staylor@brevardparks.com

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