Re: Pathogens

Jeffrey Michael Stein (steinjef@student.msu.edu)
Thu, 30 Jun 1994 17:31:56 -0400 (EDT)

> I think it is probably because no-one has really looked. I think the main
> problem is with Botrytis when dead plant material is not removed but I

Botrytis is a fungus, correct? Is that the genus? What type of fungi is it
(basidomicota(sp), etc)

> pathogen, Sooty Mould occurs yearly on my S.minor on the sugary exudate
> on various parts of the pitcher.
>
I've found similar growth on the nectar produced by the plants. It's somewhat
unusual because my plants are kept in a fairly open environment, the humidity
isn't real high and alot of fresh air moves through the set-up. Those aren't
the best conditions for fungal growth!

So, the only problems growers have are typical horticultural/greenhouse pests?

Is there any research going on in this field?

JMS,
BTW - Thanks for the Drosera seed info!