Disease carrier

[gatewood]

Just like other organisms can become vectors of disease to us, can prolonged handling of diseased plants turn us into disease carriers for them?

 

[Gong Farmer]

I've had yellow rust spores collected in my turnups before so yes.

 

[Bogweevil]

Just like other organisms can become vectors of disease to us, can prolonged handling of diseased plants turn us into disease carriers for them?

More likely tyres and machinery on farms, but plenty of evidence for workers spreading diseases in greenhouse crops.

But only physical - plant diseases cannot multiply in mammals.

Good case for dipping agronomists in hot disinfectant between farms or even fields?

 

[woodylane]

I've started washing my wellies and leggings in disinfectant after walking spuds, might be overkill.