A possible new treatment for fungus on tomato plants

Elliot · January 26, 2010

I was at a medical conference this past weekend. There is a product made from grapefruit seeds that is being used to treat fungus affecting the skin. Originally it was developed to treat fungi affecting fish hatcheries. It is non toxic.

I ran the idea of testing this on tomato plants affected by fungi. The owner was quite receptive to the idea. Who can I refer him to who can help test this product on tomato plants?

amideutch · January 26, 2010

Elliot, could you get the name of the product and what are it's ingredients. Ami

tuk50 · January 26, 2010

http://www.pureliquidgold.com/

I used it for a couple of years on my garden and with my control plants ... could not see any difference... it didn't hurt anything.. my purpose in its use was for tomato seedlings.. I did not try it on transplanted seedlings.
Its been around for awhile called GSE.

amideutch · January 26, 2010

I did a little research on GSE and tests conducted showed that GSE alone showed no antifungal properties. It was the preservatives added to it, Benzethonium chloride in most cases which was responsible for the antimicrobial activity. Ami

salix · January 26, 2010

... what Tuk and Ami said.

Elliot · January 27, 2010

The product which is used medically is called Onychol. Its for skin fungi. Its made from ground up grapefruit seeds (which do not get mouldy). The way it would be applied would be to actually spray the plants with it rather than have it absorbed. It was originally invented to treat fungi in fish hatcheries where they needed a non toxic product. It worked and has since been modified for the medical market.

I spoke with the ceo of the company last weekend. He is interested in doing some research on his product (its not GSE) to see if it would help us gardeners. Other than for myself I don't know who to recommend. He would prepare a special form of it for gardeners to test.

mensplace · January 27, 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliot

The product which is used medically is called Onychol. Its for skin fungi. Its made from ground up grapefruit seeds (which do not get mouldy). The way it would be applied would be to actually spray the plants with it rather than have it absorbed. It was originally invented to treat fungi in fish hatcheries where they needed a non toxic product. It worked and has since been modified for the medical market.

I spoke with the ceo of the company last weekend. He is interested in doing some research on his product (its not GSE) to see if it would help us gardeners. Other than for myself I don't know who to recommend. He
would prepare a special form of it for gardeners to test.

I'm always open to new ideas and would be glad to test for the gentleman on a controlled batch. Should be interesting in the GA heat and humidity. If interested send a PM for my address.

amideutch · January 27, 2010

Elliot, will he supply it cost free for the research project? If it does work it will benefit him in the long run. And if thats the case I'm sure you can find some folks to give it a test. Ami

tuk50 · January 27, 2010

I've tried everything from Eagle Poop .... to Aspirin on my veggies.. and am open to try (almost) anything... LOL..

January 26, 2010	#1
Elliot Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hicksville, New York Posts: 503	A possible new treatment for fungus on tomato plants I was at a medical conference this past weekend. There is a product made from grapefruit seeds that is being used to treat fungus affecting the skin. Originally it was developed to treat fungi affecting fish hatcheries. It is non toxic. I ran the idea of testing this on tomato plants affected by fungi. The owner was quite receptive to the idea. Who can I refer him to who can help test this product on tomato plants?

January 26, 2010	#2
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	Elliot, could you get the name of the product and what are it's ingredients. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

January 26, 2010	#4
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	I did a little research on GSE and tests conducted showed that GSE alone showed no antifungal properties. It was the preservatives added to it, Benzethonium chloride in most cases which was responsible for the antimicrobial activity. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

January 27, 2010	#8
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	Elliot, will he supply it cost free for the research project? If it does work it will benefit him in the long run. And if thats the case I'm sure you can find some folks to give it a test. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

January 26, 2010	#3
tuk50 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Arizona (catalina) Posts: 413	http://www.pureliquidgold.com/ I used it for a couple of years on my garden and with my control plants ... could not see any difference... it didn't hurt anything.. my purpose in its use was for tomato seedlings.. I did not try it on transplanted seedlings. Its been around for awhile called GSE.

January 26, 2010	#5
salix Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north central B.C. Posts: 2,310	... what Tuk and Ami said.