ohhh so tiny…. a black tabby with high white and a black spotted tabby tortoiseshell with low white!

silly pretty black rosetted tabby!

Challenge #04823-M074: The Wager of Import

Wraithvine lost a bet with a family that runs an orphanage. What did they want in return? A magical pouch of edible and medicinal plant seeds that never emptied no matter how many were planted. They would never again worry about not having enough to feed the kids. – Anon Guest

[AN: personally believing this is some kind of test by the orphanage because of mummers and fraudsters pretending to be hir. Only Wraithvine would purposely lose a bet to help an orphanage]

It began with a rambunctious toddler running off with Wraithvine’s breadroll. Sans a tailclout. Of course ze rescued the little rogue from the path of a speeding carriage, and of course ze asked about where the little one belonged.

“With those grungy overwashed clothes?” sniffed one of the roaming highborn. “That has to belong to the orphanage.”

Wraithvine thanked her and made a mental note to teach the area some manners at a later date. The small child needed their carers. And the orphanage needed it too, if the tot was stealing bread. Of course Wraithvine let them keep it. Ze could not do otherwise and still be hirself.

[Check the source for the rest of the story]

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this genuine mystery bone from Borneo (more photos on the blog)

Friday mystery object #534

♡ About me ♡

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Name: Kim Sara

Birthday: 07/12/2011

Origins: France - Korea

Height: maybe 165 or 167 cm

Countries I’ve been to: 🇰🇷🇫🇷🇲🇦🇯🇵🇪🇸

Things I love: anime, pop (especially K-pop), drama (especially K-drama), playing piano, drawing (even tho I’m bad at it), cooking (tho I only know how to make noodles), manga, manhwa, novels

Things I hate: fish, studying (even tho I’m always first in my class, but studying is important so study lol), the ending of Attack on Titan (I cried so much 😭)

Personality type: ENTP

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The answer to last week’s mystery object, with some thoughts on how to narrow down options for identifications based on the biomechanics of a bird.

Friday mystery object #533 answer

Look at her ….she’s so cute

@/faizrmn7

Natori ships

There’s even a desk I can chain her to

Shes so polite

Da Vinci fue el mayor procrastinador de toda la historia, ligeramente no terminaba sus comisiones y se ponía a hacer diseñar tanques y helicópteros.

Passports are so expensive and I want to cry.

Identify the Disney Prince by his eyes

Reblog to guess.

I’ve includes all the characters who are in the official Disney Princes lineup, plus two others whom I think deserve to be there. Here’s the list, in chronological order of their films:

The Prince (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

The Prince (Cinderella)

Prince Phillip (Sleeping Beauty)

Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid)

The Prince (Beauty and the Beast)

Aladdin (Aladdin)

John Smith (Pocahontas)

Hercules (Hercules)

Li Shang (Mulan)

Prince Naveen (The Princess and the Frog)

Flynn Rider (Tangled)

Kristoff (Frozen)

The slow identification of Ukrainian soldiers killed at the front and returned by Russia

The Slow Identification of Ukrainian Soldiers Killed at the Front and Returned by Russia
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The slow identification of Ukrainian soldiers killed at the front and returned by Russia

Interrupting thought isn’t about stopping it, but breaking identification with it. What relief appears when thought is noticed instead of followed?

https://dualisticunity.com/4-ways-to-interrupt-the-thoughts-youre-suffering-through/

Identification of Or5v1/Olfr110 as an oxylipin receptor and anti-obesity target - Research

Or5v1/Olfr110, a high-affinity odor receptor, detects an oxylipin signal to boost liver fat burning and glucose control, and a synthetic agonist can amplify this metabolic benefit.

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Diseases of Marigold: Identification, Symptoms, and Management

Diseases of Marigold

Marigold (Tagetes spp.) is one of the most popular ornamental flowering plants grown in home gardens, landscapes, and commercial flower farms. It is valued for its bright yellow and orange blooms, long flowering period, and pest-repelling properties.

Despite being relatively hardy, marigold plants are susceptible to several diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, and unfavorable environmental conditions. These diseases can significantly affect plant growth, flower quality, and yield if not managed properly.

Understanding the common diseases of marigolds, their symptoms, and effective control measures is essential for maintaining healthy plants

2. Powdery Mildew

Cause: Erysiphe species (fungus)

Symptoms:
White or gray powdery patches appear on leaves, stems, and buds. In severe cases, leaves turn yellow, dry out, and fall prematurely. Flowering is reduced.

Management:

• Remove infected plant parts
• Improve air circulation
• Avoid overhead irrigation
• Spray sulfur-based or neem oil fungicides

3. Leaf Spot Disease

Cause: Alternaria, Cercospora, or Septoria fungi

Symptoms:
Small brown, black, or gray spots appear on leaves. These spots may enlarge and merge, causing leaf blight and premature defoliation.

Management:

• Remove and destroy infected leaves
• Avoid wetting foliage during watering
• Apply fungicides such as mancozeb or copper-based sprays
• Practice crop rotation

4. Root Rot

Cause: Fusarium and Phytophthora species

Symptoms:
Plants show yellowing, wilting, and stunted growth. Roots become dark, soft, and decayed. Infected plants may die suddenly.

Management:

• Ensure proper soil drainage
• Avoid waterlogged conditions
• Use disease-free planting material
• Treat soil with bio-fungicides like Trichoderma

5. Fusarium Wilt

Cause: Fusarium oxysporum

Symptoms:
Leaves turn yellow starting from the lower parts, followed by wilting even when sufficient water is present. Vascular tissues show brown discoloration when the stem is cut open.

Management:

• Use resistant varieties
• Solarize soil before planting
• Remove and destroy infected plants
• Apply biological control agents

6. Botrytis Blight (Gray Mold)

Cause: Botrytis cinerea

Symptoms:
Grayish mold appears on flowers, buds, and leaves, especially in cool and humid conditions. Infected flowers rot and drop early.

Management:

• Maintain proper spacing
• Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer
• Remove infected plant debris
• Apply appropriate fungicides

7. Viral Diseases (Mosaic and Leaf Curl)

Cause: Various plant viruses transmitted by aphids and whiteflies

Symptoms:
Mosaic patterns, leaf curling, stunted growth, and reduced flowering. Flowers may become deformed.

Management:

• Control insect vectors
• Remove infected plants immediately
• Use healthy seedlings
• Maintain garden hygiene

8. Bacterial Leaf Spot

Cause: Xanthomonas species

Symptoms:
Water-soaked spots on leaves that later turn brown or black. Severe infection causes leaf drop and weak plants.

Management:

• Avoid overhead watering
• Use copper-based bactericides
• Remove infected plant parts
• Practice crop rotation

Preventive Measures for Marigold Diseases

• Select disease-resistant varieties
• Use well-drained, fertile soil
• Avoid overcrowding
• Maintain proper watering schedules
• Remove weeds and plant debris
• Regularly inspect plants for early symptoms

Good cultural practices combined with timely control measures can greatly reduce disease incidence and ensure healthy marigold plants.

black mackerel tabby tortoiseshell with low white and blue ticked tabby! i hope friti is settling in well!