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----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [OGD] Virus Transmission > In a message dated 3/16/08 12:15:38 AM, Ray writes: >> Did you forget water splashing from one plant to another? >> > That is a common way of transmitting bacterial infection, not viruses. > Remember the rules you read all the time about AIDS; the same principles > apply. > Orchid viruses are spread by the transmission of "body fluids": unsanitary > cutting, sloppy repotting, unwashed hands & tables, and group potting. And > of course, > sex. I have lost a couple of seed parents to infected pollen parents. > 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
