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Update on My Ideas for Elm Phloem Necrosis

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Elliott Killian

Three elm leaves that are yellow and dying. The elm leaves have holes on the edges. There is a black or dark brown color on the edges as well.

Previously I proposed three possible solutions for Elm Phloem Necrosis: Developing resistant Elm cultivars, a membrane that would zap the bacteria as it passes through, and silver nanoparticles that would rip the bacteria’s membrane apart. I proposed the silver nanoparticles… Continue Reading →