Re: [compost_tea] Re: For Sale: Tim Wilson's Microbe Idenitifcation DVD's

From: Brian Leslie <damoclesone_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:14:56 -0600

The big issues for the microscope operation are (a) magnification power, (b=
) focus, and (c) contrast (e.g., stain). I've had problems in all three are=
as, especially with poor hand-held optics that can't be focused beyond a ce=
rtain resolution (and lowering the effective magnification). Not using a co=
ntrasting agent or stain on the slide makes a scope search difficult. I'm n=
ot sure what applies in your situation, but it's probably something simple =
if you can see other magnified objects in the scope.

Bring some tea and your microscope to a school/university and solicit the h=
elp of a biologist (ask for an agronomist!). I go to a university (Louisian=
a State University) with a school of agriculture that rents out garden plot=
s and has a staffed compost operation and seed bank. They would jump at a c=
hance to look at your tea and show it to their ag students.

Brian _at_ Baton Rouge, Louisiana

On Jan 17, 2012, at 8:19, "Nye, Christine" <cnye_at_sheddaquarium.org> wrote:

> I have been making ACT for 10 years and every time I try to look at micro=
bes through the scope I get NOTHING! I guess my tea is worthless!!! But whe=
n I send it in for testing I get all kinds of feedback about what’s=
 in it….what gives?
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> From: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com [mailto:compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com] On=
 Behalf Of Jeff Lowenfels
> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 5:11 PM
> To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [compost_tea] Re: For Sale: Tim Wilson's Microbe Idenitifcat=
ion DVD's
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> I wil give the review: "MUST HAVE IF YOU MAKE ACT AND USE A SCOPE!!! 5 ST=
ARS. MUST HAVE EVEN IF YOU DON"T HAVE A SCOPE. HIGHLY EDUCATIONAL. WORTH EV=
ERY SINGLE CENT. GET THEM TODAY.!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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> Teaming with microbes,
> jeff Lowenfels
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