RE:challenge to breeders

Subject: RE:challenge to breeders
From: "* T* <t*@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:38:28 -0600
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Would it be possible to genetically engineer a TB iris against borers? This seems like a useful thing. I noticed that some of iris are not as susceptible to borers as others – maybe they taste different? Could you breeders turn on that gene switch? That might

Be as desirable to the gardening public rather than a truly red iris or spoons and it would make a great plant even greater and more fully functional.

From: iris-photos@yahoogroups.com [mailto:iris-photos@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of TOM TOWLE
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 6:59 PM
To: iris-photos@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [iris-photos] Discussion on Iris borers

Thanks for the advice but I did state non chemical means or alternatives to chemicals. So far I have not used anything but organic food for my plants and I would like to keep it that way as I do not wish to absorb any systemics myself as I like to lounge about it the flowerbeds J

From: iris-photos@yahoogroups.com [mailto:iris-photos@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of TOM TOWLE
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 2:53 PM
To: iris-photos@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [iris-photos] Discussion on Iris borers

I am looking for alternatives to chemical control of iris borers here in the Midwest.

I grow an acre of tall bearded and also some Siberians. I found a lot of borer cocoons buried beneath a row of Siberians that I was moving this fall. I know borers can’t hurt the tiny rootlets of the Siberian but maybe they could be lures for overwintering?

I also heard about some nematodes that offer promise but don’t know where to find a supplier.

If any Irsarians know I would be appreciative.

Tom

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