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New water crystal research

Posted by henry_kuska z5 OH (kuska@neo.rr.com) on
Sat, Dec 22, 12 at 11:08

See:

http://horttech.ashspublications.org/content/22/6/766.abstract

I assume that the same would apply to potted roses.

Here is a link that might be useful: Cellulosic Water and Polyacrylamide Gels Can Delay Wilting and Extend Watering Intervals for Potted Poinsettias


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RE: New water crystal research

This is off topic; I apologize. I am hoping that given your expertise in documents (and my lack of it) that you might know how I could get to read the thesis on triploid breeding done by "Jake" referenced in the RHA thread below as reported by Natalie Anderson?

Here is a link that might be useful: the VI International Symposium on Rose Research and Cultivation


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RE: New water crystal research

sandandsun, my understanding is that the thesis will possibly be done next May.

Google Scholar will probably carry it after it is done:

http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/google.shtml

Here is a link that might be useful: U.S. dissertations


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RE: New water crystal research

Thank you.

Happy Holidays


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The conclusion drawn in this "scientific study" seems to be this: When plants are given sufficient water, they don't wilt due to a lack of water.

How groundbreaking an insight is that?!?!


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The earlier thread on this subject may be of interest.

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/rosesant/msg0912082419209.htm l

Here is a link that might be useful: Earlier thread


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