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Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) is a $4 billion challenge in the cannabis industry, reducing biomass, flower quality, and overall yields.
Effective decontamination is essential to limiting its spread, yet the industry-standard disinfectants—10% bleach and 2% Virkon—can be harsh on plants, people, and equipment.
A new study by Verne Bio systematically evaluated PRO-OXINE® Horticulture and found it achieved a 5-log (99.999%) reduction of HLVd in 10 minutes, matching the efficacy of a 20% bleach solution. This breakthrough suggests PRO-OXINE® could be a safer, effective alternative for routine decontamination in cannabis cultivation.
🔬 Key Findings:
✅ Matches bleach in HLVd reduction effectiveness
✅ Potentially safer for workers, plants, and surfaces
✅ Lower concentrations may be more effective than higher ones
Further research is needed to validate real-world applications, but this study marks a promising step toward better HLVd management.
CRC MEMBERS! The manufactures of PRO-OXINE® are proud CRC members also, let us know if you would like a direct intro to the company for your own facility/grow needs.
Read the white paper here: