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PLOIDY: A Simple Explanation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Better known as polyploidy, which see; an explanation of mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase); chromosomes numbers (pioidy); for details refer to AU87(4)-47 Read More

POISONING: By Pesticides

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Symptoms: include collapse, convulsions, cramps, diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, loss of coordination, nausea, nervousness, sleepiness, salivation (excessive), staggering, tremor, unc... Read More

POLYETHYLENE BAGS: Used for Packing Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Dry out the plants first (superficially) pack fairly tighly in polyethylene bags and place a 1/2 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of malathion powder with each plant; tumble it about then press out the air... Read More

PROPAGATOR BOX: For Starting Backbulbs, Growing-on Compots, or for Sick Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use a lead heating cable attached to a thermostat arranged on a rot-proofed wood base, with fiberglass walls to form a "box" which is first layered with 2 inches of sand under the cable and one inc... Read More

SANITATION: To Prevent Diseases Becoming Established

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For instructions on all the factors to be considered in order to maintain a clean growing area or greenhouse, refer to OBIV-271 Read More

SEED GERMINATION: Mature Plants and Their Condition for Mycorrhizal Seed Germination

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago All mature plants are supposed to have the necessary fungi as required by symbionts, but exceptions may occur. A85-832 Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: In Miami Area

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago "grow or go" applies to orchids of minor importance in a large garden; plants are attached especially to oak trees on the east side at a point where water sprinklers hit a window-screener pouch wit... Read More

SEEDLINGS: Cymbidiums Planted in Flats of Sphagnum Moss

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Moss is dead, obtained from Wisconsin, comes in bales of five cu.ft. and bought at florists' supply center; soak it in water, roll into bundles, place in flats, flatten with concrete block so it is... Read More

SELFING: Use Pollen From the Same Flower or From Another Flower on the Same Plant

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They are equally effective, but pollinate only on mature fresh flowers. A66-134 Read More

DIVIDING CATTLEYAS: Minimum Number of Pseudobulbs to Keep on a Division

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Four or five give the best results. A70-55 Read More