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The Growers Hot Vats - Container Sterilization Equipment

Hot water sterilization has been used to control pests that might be held over in used containers . Most pathogens and weed seeds are killed when containers are held at 70°C to 80°C (158-176°F) for 3 minutes (Figure 1).


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Publication: Forest Nursery Notes - 2001 Winter