Thread: [IBC] nematodes
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Old 08-03-2003, 02:56 AM
Anita Hawkins
 
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Default [IBC] nematodes

Nina Shishkoff wrote:

If you see galls, be aware that some plants have nitrogen-fixing
nodules (famously, legumes).


And since Michael brought up the subject of Elaeagnus (Russian-olive,
autumn-olive and related species), keep in mind that it is one of the
plants with those nodules... i.e. if you repot your Elaeagnus (darn!
it never looks right, no matter how I spell it...) DON"T PANIC at the
sight of nodules on the roots. They are *normal* for the genus. If
your E. looks unhealthy, consider nematodes as a distant possibility,
but look to other causes first.

And nematrol (sesame plant) at least will do no harm, to either you or
the plant, Not something you can say of methyl bromide.

Anita

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