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Originally Posted by TahomaGuy2
Fungi thrive continuously moist/humid conditions with poor air circulation.
Clearly something must be done to save the buds, and the earlier the better.
If I can, I'd like to do a controlled experiment to find out what works best on
dormant cuttings and a growing branch: rubbing alcohol, 10% bleach, hydrogen peroxide or
what I've used in the past: anti-bacterial soap scrubbed with a toothbrush.
Hydrogen Perixide is very effective as an antifungal. I use it exclusively to prevent peach leaf curl in the spring.