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What Are Slime Moulds? part 1 of Plant Doctor
FromReal World Gardener-Horticulture, Gardening, Learning to Grow
What Are Slime Moulds? part 1 of Plant Doctor
FromReal World Gardener-Horticulture, Gardening, Learning to Grow
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8 minutes
Released:
Dec 18, 2021
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Podcast episode
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PLANT DOCTOR
Slime Mould: What Is It?
Part 1
What do the words slime mould conjure up in your imagination?
Is it that black stuff growing in the grout and on the tiles in your bathroom?
Or is it that green stuff on your paths on the south side of the house?
You may be surprised to find that it’s neither one of those so where is it lurking?
There are a lot of other moulds that live in the garden some of which are very useful.
Wolf Milk Slime mould
Slime moulds are in the kingdom:Protista.
Did you know that slime moulds have a life cycle, and when you are able to observe them, is only part of their lifecycle?
They're usually brightly coloured -reds, vivid greens, yellow and purple.
They can grow on grass, logs and pretty much anywhere where the environment is conducive.
Slime moulds are not very well known in Australia, but Tasmania has around 100 species of slime moulds one of which is called 'dog vomit.'
Slime moulds are highly useful in that they break down materials, 80% of which is made available to plants.
Let’s find out more by listening to the podcast.
I'm talking with Steve McGrane, horticulturist and agriculturist.
If you have any questions about slime mould or some feedback why not email us realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2RRR PO Box 644
Slime Mould: What Is It?
Part 1
What do the words slime mould conjure up in your imagination?
Is it that black stuff growing in the grout and on the tiles in your bathroom?
Or is it that green stuff on your paths on the south side of the house?
You may be surprised to find that it’s neither one of those so where is it lurking?
There are a lot of other moulds that live in the garden some of which are very useful.
Wolf Milk Slime mould
Slime moulds are in the kingdom:Protista.
Did you know that slime moulds have a life cycle, and when you are able to observe them, is only part of their lifecycle?
They're usually brightly coloured -reds, vivid greens, yellow and purple.
They can grow on grass, logs and pretty much anywhere where the environment is conducive.
Slime moulds are not very well known in Australia, but Tasmania has around 100 species of slime moulds one of which is called 'dog vomit.'
Slime moulds are highly useful in that they break down materials, 80% of which is made available to plants.
Let’s find out more by listening to the podcast.
I'm talking with Steve McGrane, horticulturist and agriculturist.
If you have any questions about slime mould or some feedback why not email us realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2RRR PO Box 644
Released:
Dec 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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