Hi Group, When it comes to getting rid of the nastiest of plant pathogens on pots, it is difficult to beat Chlorox or chlorine solutions. Birmingham University, Department of Microbiology used to specialise in researching plant virus infections. They had some very pathogenic isolates. Infact much more dangerous than anything around in orchid collections, that could only be worked on under licenced inspection. For over 13 years I never had a virus cross contamination and achieved this by soaking the plastic pots 24 hours in tubs of 10 percent Chlorox, followed by a hose wash and allowed to air dry. Any residual soil became bleached too. The research work depended on the level of pathogen control and gives a good model to follow. With regards Alan L Winthrop [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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