Researchers are now analyzing volatile chemicals emanating from grape leaves infected by a fungus called powdery mildew with the goal of improving training for vineyard canines. Nayelly Rangel ...

When it comes to protecting a harvest, Andy Fles believes soft pesticide treatments have a place in the vineyard.

While UV light is already used to fight powdery and downy mildew in grapes, powdery mildew in ... One caveat is that the treatment is most effective when it is followed by four hours of darkness ...

Problem: Powdery mildew leaves a telltale white dusty coating on leaves, stems and flowers. Caused by a fungus, it affects a ...

Oïdium: Also known as powdery mildew, oïdium is a fungal disease that infects areas of green growth on grape vines, particularly Vitis vinifera varieties. Grapes afflicted with the powdery or ...

The goal is to develop robust grape varieties that reduce the need for chemical treatments while maintaining the quality and characteristics of Australian wines. Powdery and downy mildew cost the ...