HYB-Colchicine Alternative

John Montgomery reminded us:

<< Colchicine is indeed highly toxic. There is a safer alternative available
 which is also more effective. That is Oryzalin (the active ingredient in
 the herbicide Surflan). I believe all lily hybridizers have changed to
 Oryzalin now. 
 
 I posted a reprint on it's use and it is in the archives for 17 MAR 97
 under the topic "Colchicine - an alternative" >>

This was a fascinating post the first time around and it remains one of the
more intriguing ideas I have encountered in this forum. I wish someone with
technical know-how would elaborate on the potential for irises implicit in
John's post. I feel strongly that should this prove a viable alternative to
so toxic a compound as Colchicine we on the list have some responsibility to
dessiminate the idea.

Anner Whitehead, Richmond, Va
Henry Hall henryanner@aol.com
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