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  • From: Lucky Pittman <lucky.pittman@murraystate.edu>
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [NAFEX] Parafilm
  • Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:08:27 -0600

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




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