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Korean scientists testing the antifungal properties of pumpkin rind—a common ingredient used in a variety of traditional medicines to treat everything from diabetes to microbial infections—found that folk wisdom is often rooted in truth. It turns out that the pumpkin-rind protein, Pr-i, is effective at suppressing the growth of fungi responsible for yeast infections in infants and adults, wine-grape blight, tomato 3nd potato diseases, and fusarium wilt. "The protein exhibits growth inhibition against io species of harmful pathogenic fungi," said Kyung-soo I lahm, endowed professor of medicine at Chosun University.
The researchers sec a strong potential for both the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries to produce new natural alternatives to chemical-based antifungal medicines and sprays. Hut. they caution, more research still needs to be done on exactly how to turn the protein into a viable commercial formulation. Until then, the field is wide open for enterprising lay rcscarchcrs to see if a low-tcch pumpkin product might work wonders on the home garden. —A.K.I:.
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Choosing a glove that fits well not only-keeps your hand comfortable but also extends the life of the glove and reduces wear in the fingertips, usually the first place to wear out. Two tips for getting a perfect fit:
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- Turn the pruners over and slide the fine file over the flat side of the blade a few times to remove any burrs.
- Wipe linseed oil over the sharpened blade to condition the metal and prevent rust. Use a soft cloth coatcd in oil to thoroughly clcan the pruners after each use. — Willi Evans Galloway
Staying Sharp
Dull pruners. loppers. and shears do more harm than good. Blunt blades can crush, bruise, ami tear plant tissue, making it more vulnerable to disease. Sharp tools, on the other hand, work quickly and efficiently with less effort.
- Wash the blade in soapy water to remove-sap and grime. Wipe dry and then buff off any rust with medium-coarse steel wool.
- Open the pruners wide with the beveled edge of the cutting blade facing you.
For added safety, secure the pruners in a bcnch vise. Protect your hands and eyes by wearingglovcs and goggles. 3. Position a medium (or coarse, if the shears arc badly dulled) diamond hand file against the blade at the same angle as the bevel. With one smooth stroke, draw the file along the contour of the blade and toward its tip. Use moderate pressure and keep the file at the same angle throughout the stroke. Always file away from your body. Continue until a sharp edge forms—typically 10 to 20 strokes, depend-
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