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TREES, HOST: Epiphytosis and Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For a review of the many trees of the Americas which host orchid plants, refer to Ca82(6)-30 Read More

TRIPLOIDS: In Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A combination of a diploid and a tetraploid; they are generally the heaviest producers of long spikes of large blooms on quick-growing, strong plants; they are assumed to be sterile; they comprise ... Read More

TRISODIUM (ORTHO) PHOSPHATE: For Virus Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A one-minute soak in it inactivated Cymbidium Mosaic Virus; a ten-minutes soak did not completely inactivate Odontoglossum ring-spot virus. P68(4)-5 Read More

TRUBAN 30WP: Recommended as Good Control of Pythium, and Phytophthora Black Rot Fungi Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They attack any parts of the plant and are spread by splashing water; 8 oz. of Truban 30%WP added to 100 gals. water is a safe, effective control. A73-326; BU8+ Read More

TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE: Disinfectant

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Sometimes written as Trisodium (Ortho) Phosphate; a saturated solution it has a pH of 12 which seems effective for cleaning tools. A86-34 Read More

TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE: For Virus Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A saturated solution will denature viral particles with a 10-minute soak; rust is not checked. A87-132 Read More

TRUBAN 30WP: A Fungicide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is primarily used to control black rot fungi, Phytophthora cactorum and Phythium ultimum. BU8+; BU10+ Read More

TRUBAN 30WP: Fungicide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is not yet registered, but its use could be authorized if sufficient pressure by means of petition were brought to bear on the authorities. A86-915 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Leaf Loss

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Bottom leaves go yellow and fall off because of poor water quality, or too much light, or incorrect feeding, perhaps a lack of magnesium, or even not enough water. OA80-80 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Leaf-tip Browning, or Die-back

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is caused by over-feeding; transpiration in the leaves provides a surplus of chemical feed in the cells which clog the circulatory system. A71-311 Read More