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Recent testing has shown that almost all sites tested for plant pathogens have come back positive for Hop Latent Viroid at an infection rate of 25-30%. Hop Latent Viroid (HpLVd) was first identified in hops, which is part of the Cannabaceae family. In cannabis plants, this disease is commonly known as dudding. It can cause stunted growth, and effect flower and trichome development. Leading to lower yields with less potency. HpLVd can be passed from plant to plant via mechanical transmission (like dirty shears.) Once a plant is infected it can pass on the viroid through cuttings and seeds. The best way to manage HpLVd is prevention. Sanitize any tools you use, before using them on different plants, to prevent transmission. Make sure you get cuttings and seeds tested before you introduce them into your grow.