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----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:04 AM Subject: Re: [OGD] Insects & Viruses > 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 > > > > ************** > It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & > Finance. > (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) > [email protected] > http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
