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Wed, Mar 10, 04 at 16:35
| I am curious if anyone has tried ant of the natural biological fungus for any fungal pathogens and if so what were the results? I am refering to ones such as Trichoderma harzianum or Trichoderma atroviride or Streptomicies, Thanks for any responses.
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| You are speaking of a new organic product known as RootShield which effectively controls botrytis, pythium type disease problems. The growers are raving about it. Any gardeners experiencing these types of problems should do a Search on RootShield and consider buying it. It is applied around the root zone when planting or sticking cuttings. Note: Cornmeal used as a fungicide does trigger growth of some of the beneficial trichoderma. |
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| Thank you for replying, but no I wasn't speaking of only Root Shield which is Trichoderma harzianum, but of others too such as MycoStop which is a Streptomyces and Plant Helper which is a patented Trichoderma atrovirde. Do you know what crops they are using them on ( the growers that are raving) |
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| As I understand the situation, some of these were developed by the Geneva Experiment Station which is a branch of Cornell. A highly reputable research institute. It is mostly the greenhouse growers of geraniums and other tender annuals who are raving about these products. However, I am also told that they may be used as a spray on mature plants/shrubs. If you are fighting any of the problems for which these new products were developed it certainly is worth giving them a try. They are considered organic. Beyond that I can't be of much help to you. Perhaps you should post your question on the Professional Forum where you may find some growers with experience in the subject. |
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- Posted by LauraZone5 Illinois 5 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 27, 04 at 19:12
| Sorry for this question but... Would this product be effective on black knot fungal infections (Apiosporina morbosa)? |
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| I have found on the internet that Trichoderma is an accelerator for compost decompostion. Does anyone know the process of multiplying this fungus. I have collected some Tichoderma harzianum from some decomposing wood from a forest near me. It is in the form of a white fungus in the wood. I would like to multiply the fungus so I could use it in my composting process. Now that I have the wood containing the Trichoderma, what would be the next step so I could have this in a liquid so I could bottle it and have it on hand? |
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