Re: Utricularia resistance to algae infestation

Michael.Chamberland (23274MJC@MSU.EDU)
Thu, 22 Aug 96 00:57 EDT

> My two cents on the subject of algae and Utricularia:
>
> I don't recall seeing any Utric locations in the Florida wilds where both
> algae and Utrics were growing. I'm thinking your water's ph may not be
> acidic enough or there is too much nitrogen and/or phosphorus in the water.
>
> thanks !
> Joe Roegner

I've seen populations of U. geminsicapa in Michigan which are heavily
covered with affixed filamentous algae. Plants seem to live by
constantly producing fresh growth.

Michael Chamberland