Re: Natural fungicide

**&* F* <j*@wanadoo.fr>**

Bonjour ,

Personally, to heal the wounds, I use charcoal.  I reduce powdersweep. But 
it is very effective against rots the tubers of Amorphophallus or to the 
roots of Anthuriums.
Best wishes to all,

Geneviève Ferry ,
Nancy, France

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Ludwig" <aroidgrower@verizon.net>
To: <aroid-l@gizmoworks.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 6:59 PM
Subject: [Aroid-l] Natural fungicide

>I have had many years experience applying herbicides as well as
> pesticides and currently hold a license for commercial application in
> the state of New Jersey.
>
>  I have come to learn of the latest research pertaining to various
> diseases that are thought to be associated with certain commonly used
> herbicides and pesticides.
>
> I have heard a few people share experiences of treating various tubers
> with fungicide prior to storage during dormancy. All have spoken of
> the use of commonly available fungicides that they purchased locally.
>
> Does anybody know of all natural fungicides?
>
> I have heard of the use of ground cinnamon for treating tubers, has
> anybody used cinnamon?
>
> Are there any other natural herbicides, fungicides, pesticides that
> anybody has any knowledge of?  Common or not?  Easily obtainable or not?
>
> There is currently research being done pertaining possible links to
> parkinson's disease and the use of commonly available herbicides.
> There are also suspected links to the use of various herbicides and
> other diseases.
>
> Even though I am very careful during mixing and application of
> pesticides there is always a chance of exposure.
>
> I would welcome any information no matter how trivial it may seem even
> if there is no solid evidence to back it up.
>
>
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