Something living in wound? - Ask Extension
The attached photo is ofa wound that hasnt healed. I think the organusms living in the eound is preventing normal healing. Do you have any idea what t...
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Something living in wound? #854317
Asked October 29, 2023, 10:10 PM EDT
The attached photo is ofa wound that hasnt healed. I think the organusms living in the eound is preventing normal healing. Do you have any idea what these are.the purple is gentian violet
Maricopa County Arizona
Expert Response
The appearance makes me think of a fungal or bacteria infection. What is the plant that it is on and the location on the plant?
Look closer at the plant to make sure growth is isolated in one place or is is other parts of the plant, maybe not associated with a wound.
If it is very localized, you could cut it out but without knowing more information, I can not give treatment advice. If you have an extension office near by, you could ask someone come and take a closer look. Fungi and Bacteria infections sometimes need to be sent in for an ID.
Look closer at the plant to make sure growth is isolated in one place or is is other parts of the plant, maybe not associated with a wound.
If it is very localized, you could cut it out but without knowing more information, I can not give treatment advice. If you have an extension office near by, you could ask someone come and take a closer look. Fungi and Bacteria infections sometimes need to be sent in for an ID.
