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[Carey]

Gypsy, since you were in contact with Dr. Friday on the chia dieback early on, I am sure you have knowledge that the RODS dieback is from the fungus 'Ceratocystis fimbriata'

I am sure that you realize that the research that has been done has shown the the spread of RODS has been most likely due to the transport of diseased logs, chips & tools (ESP CHAINSAWS & VEHICLES) that were used in diseased areas & then outside of diseased areas.

I am sure that you are aware that they have found this fungus within the core samples of RODS effected chia. Why do you try to connect RODS with so many other things? Is it not bad enough that they are effected by a fungus that rapidly depletes their nutrient carrying capacity, almost as if they had been girdled?

I know that you have had access to the data, but will again direct you, and anyone that has not had access, to the research sites:
CTAHR:
http://www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/forestry/di..._wilt.html
HDCA:
http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/wp-content/upload...Poster.pdf
OIS:
http://www.oahuisc.org/rapid-ohia-death-2/
http://www.oahuisc.org/sick-ohia-trees-h...hia-death/