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[Lucky Pittman <lucky.pittman@murraystate.edu>]

At 07:20 AM 12/12/2006, Rondi  wrote:
> Is parafilm like dipping it in melted wax or is it wax paper or plastic
> wrap?

Rondi,
Parafilm is a thermoplastic film, very easy to work with, 
self-sealing to itself, photodegrading, and thin enough, when 
stretched(3-4 times its original dimensions) that enlarging buds and 
shoots push right out through it - even multiple layers.
The manufacturer has come out with a Parafilm Grafting Tape, but I've 
never used it, as I'm quite comfortable with the good ol' Parafilm M 
- and I have ready access to it.  I think there may be some other 
NAFEX folks who've used the Grafting Tape formulation - perhaps 
they'll weigh in with their experiences.
Here's some detailed info on Parafilm:
http://www.2spi.com/catalog/supp/supp4b.shtml


Louis L. "Lucky" Pittman, Jr., DVM
Veterinary Pathologist/ Dept. Chairman
Murray St. Univ.-Breathitt Veterinary Ctr.
Hopkinsville, KY