In a message dated 3/15/08 7:01:12 AM, Lee writes:
> Have there been any studies done with regard to the transmission of viruses
> from one orchid to another due to mealybugs or other insects?
>
I believe that has been done, but I don't have any references. It is true in
some plants, but I think the conclusion was that in orchids, the primary
vector is Homo sapiens with unsanitary nursery practices. Viruses are very
rarely
found in wild orchids.
Iris
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