The following comment was made: "And we don't know of any immune response to RRV except maybe in certain species, do we?" -------------------------------------- I would definitely expect an immune response to mite attack. I also would expect an immune response (from very weak to complete immunity) to rose rosette virus which would vary in effectiveness depending on which variety, possibly temperature, possibly general health of the plant, possibly time in growing season, and other still unknown factors. We do know of three examples of unexpected behavior. One is that graft transfers of the virus in multiflora are not successful after a certain date. A second is for one species of rose the virus can go down one cane but does not go up other canes. A third is that 20% or in some cases more of infected roses appear to cure themselve (go into remission) but then the disease returns (have a relapse). "Q: Is the virus present in non-symptomatic tissue [on plants known to have been symptomatic]? It can be. We have seen about 20 percent of newly symptomatic roses, lose all trace of symptoms. However, the symptoms always return and usually cover most of the plant. The plant then usually dies a few months later." http://www.rosebreeders.org/forum/read.php?2,50305,50308#msg-50308 If the hydrogen peroxide treatment does work, it would be expected to word by enhancing the immune response. The 2012 review article for which I have included the quote below may be of interest. "Plants, however, lack specialized mobile immune cells. Instead, every plant cell is thought to be capable of launching an effective immune response. So how do plants achieve specific, self-tolerant immunity and establish immune memory? Recent developments point towards a multilayered plant innate immune system comprised of self-surveillance, systemic signalling and chromosomal changes that together establish effective immunity." Here is a link that might be useful: link for plant immune system 2012 review This post was edited by henry_kuska on Fri, May 10, 13 at 21:42

Awww, I love reunions. Looking forward to Thursday's show.

I was really curious to see what it would turn out to be- and I almost thought it might be real wood (like oak--- been off trend long enough you know?).... It's nice but I honestly don't see it as much different from the still beloved white. I guess it might just catch on because there's enough of a nuance to it to perhaps make white look dated? I don't mean to disparage it, as it's very nice and soft looking but I wonder if I am just becoming very anti decorating trend and such. The truth is, we are looking at homes, and I try to think to myself what WILL the next trend be for cabinets. I do think white will never be out of style as it's just to timeless, but I agree that planned obsolescence factors a lot into design. I think our eyes (and egos) crave something fresh and new,

Am building a custom two story house in Miami and would love to see your floor plan! We want to avoid the ultra modern layouts but are total novices to design and building. Mine is a custom build that was designed for our small lot. You can do a search for cpartist's saga and you'll see the plans. :) Likestonehomes, thank you. Joseph no one is coming into my house until covid 19 is tamed, but I'll get in touch with you once it's over and take you up on it.