Ok, in California here is some contact info for university researchers who
specialize in diagnosing plant diseases:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/cl...ging/calif.htm
In my experience academics are odd ducks in that sometimes they will answer
an email sent by a total stranger out of the blue, and sometimes they won't,
but generally it doesn't hurt to try. You might contact them, asking whether
there is a plant diagrnostic clinic somewhere in your area, which could help
you diagnose a problem affecting an orchid plant.

Joanna

"J Fortuna" wrote in message
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(Posted this to ABPO first, but then thought that rgo would be better for
this)

Just found an interesting site for a "Plant Disease Clinic" that will
diagnose the problem if sent a plant tissue sample. It is unfortunately in
Florida, and for Florida residents only, but I wonder whether there is a
similar lab in California.
http://www.imok.ufl.edu/plant/clinic/index.htm

Just a thought.
Best,
Joanna

"tbell" wrote in message
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I've posted photos of a pitted Paph leaf on abpo, and would
appreciate help with it.
Tom
Walnut Creek, CA, USA
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