Resistance to Iris Borers?
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- Subject: Resistance to Iris Borers?
- From: "* b* c* <b*@atlantic.net>
- Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 17:48:53 -0700 (MST)
I have noticed that some of the older Irises (historics) appeared to
have some degree of resistance (or tolerance, perhaps) to the Iris Borer.
I am wondering if it would be possible to hybridize this trait back into
future introductions. I know that this would "set back" the development of
new colors, large flowers, etc. But wouldn't this be better than poisoning
ourselves with pesticides?
Mark A. Cook
billc@atlantic.net
Dunnellon, FL.
