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Title: Toilet Tree Trial Date
Post by: BAMAWV on March 19, 2012, 04:42:37 AM
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/17800045/trial-for-man-accused-of-poisoning-auburn-oak-trees-set-for-june-25


Title: Re: Toilet Tree Trial Date
Post by: Chechem on March 19, 2012, 05:21:39 AM
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"If we didn't have that new flush of growth on the trees now, they'd essentially be dead," Keever said. "So we're not out of the woods. We're not clear of the herbicide, but it is encouraging that we're seeing as much new growth as we are on the trees and that it's not showing any signs of poisoning yet."

 :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:


Title: Re: Toilet Tree Trial Date
Post by: BAMAWV on March 19, 2012, 05:55:45 AM
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"If we didn't have that new flush of growth on the trees now, they'd essentially be dead," Keever said. "So we're not out of the woods. We're not clear of the herbicide, but it is encouraging that we're seeing as much new growth as we are on the trees and that it's not showing any signs of poisoning yet."

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On March 26, a Tennessee company will inject trees with sugar solution to supply some of the energy deprived because the herbicide inhibits photosynthesis. Keever said the company will charge only expenses for the work.
Does that school bring in contractors to teach?


Title: Re: Toilet Tree Trial Date
Post by: Chechem on March 19, 2012, 06:01:24 AM
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"If we didn't have that new flush of growth on the trees now, they'd essentially be dead," Keever said. "So we're not out of the woods. We're not clear of the herbicide, but it is encouraging that we're seeing as much new growth as we are on the trees and that it's not showing any signs of poisoning yet."

 :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
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On March 26, a Tennessee company will inject trees with sugar solution to supply some of the energy deprived because the herbicide inhibits photosynthesis. Keever said the company will charge only expenses for the work.
Does that school bring in contractors to teach?

I know.  I thought the Aubs were the final word on all-things horticulture.


Title: Re: Toilet Tree Trial Date
Post by: BAMAWV on March 19, 2012, 06:10:24 AM
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"If we didn't have that new flush of growth on the trees now, they'd essentially be dead," Keever said. "So we're not out of the woods. We're not clear of the herbicide, but it is encouraging that we're seeing as much new growth as we are on the trees and that it's not showing any signs of poisoning yet."

 :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
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On March 26, a Tennessee company will inject trees with sugar solution to supply some of the energy deprived because the herbicide inhibits photosynthesis. Keever said the company will charge only expenses for the work.
Does that school bring in contractors to teach?

I know.  I thought the Aubs were the final word on all-things horticulture.
When they "farm out" the football team we'll send a couple CRS guys to coach. "No cleats this year, guys!"


Title: Re: Toilet Tree Trial Date
Post by: Jamos on March 19, 2012, 07:56:55 AM
What a waste of the State's money!  >:(


Title: Re: Toilet Tree Trial Date
Post by: Catch Prothro on March 19, 2012, 08:21:29 AM
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"If we didn't have that new flush of growth on the trees now, they'd essentially be dead," Keever said. "So we're not out of the woods. We're not clear of the herbicide, but it is encouraging that we're seeing as much new growth as we are on the trees and that it's not showing any signs of poisoning yet."

 :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
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On March 26, a Tennessee company will inject trees with sugar solution to supply some of the energy deprived because the herbicide inhibits photosynthesis. Keever said the company will charge only expenses for the work.
Does that school bring in contractors to teach?

I know.  I thought the Aubs were the final word on all-things horticulture.
It does seem odd. 

But, we know University employees are too busy with their own duties to take on something of this magnitude, and probably this TN company wanted the press for their neck of the woods.


Title: Re: Toilet Tree Trial Date
Post by: gottfriedsucks on March 19, 2012, 10:30:41 PM
All I have to say is:

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