Re: [Aroid-l] viruses in Amorphophallus

**R* K* <k*@sandiego.edu>**

Hi Brian,
 I'm not sure who does virus testing on aroids, but Critter Creek
Laboratory (crittercreeklab@earthlink.net) does virus testing on
orchids. They don't require a whole tuber - just some leaf material.
Ron
Bryan Lampl wrote:
Earlier this year I acquired an Amorphophallus albus and when it opened up I

immediately recognized that the coloration of the leaves were not consistant

and contained lightened patches throughout. I decided that there could be

the possibility of the plant containing a virus. I have kept it seperate

from my other plants to be safe. The plant went dormant after I returned

from the aroid show and now I am hoping to determine if this is a

contaminated tuber. Is there anyone that could inform me on how one would

test for viral infections in tubers or direct me to a person or facility

that could do the procedure. The tuber did offset so I can easily offer one

for disection and testing. I would prefer not to be overcautious and

destroy a healthy tuber. Thanks for your assistance.

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