[compost_tea] Re: Milk and powdery mildew...

From: Tom Jaszewski <tom_at_livesoil.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:30:38 -0000




"Cow milk may have more than one mode of action in controlling
zucchini squash powdery mildew. Fresh milk may have a direct effect
against S. fuliginea due to its germicidal properties (Salle, 1954).
Milk contains several salts and amino-acids (Martins Filho, 1987).
These substances have been shown to be effective in controlling
powdery mildew and other diseases (Reuveni et al, 1993/1995;
Mucharromah and Kuc, 1991; Titone et al, 1997; Pasini et al, 1997).
Several authors have shown that sodium bicarbonate, oxalate, dibasic
or tribasic potassium phosphate, and other salts and amino-acids have
been efficient in the induction of systemic resistance (Reuveni et
al, 1993/1995; Mucharromah and Kuc, 1991; Titone et al, 1997; Pasini
et al, 1997; van Andel, 1966). Therefore milk may also indirectly
affect S. fuliginea by inducing systemic resistance."



--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "Scott Alexander" <daylily@b...>
wrote:
> Mike asked "WHAT it is in the milk that suppresses the fungus?"

> Have the scientists in this list answered this question yet?
> Scott




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