Grape pruning methods can affect Botrytis bunch rot

Righetti, L; Phillips, P; Foott, J

Grape pruning methods can affect Botrytis bunch rot

Authors

Lizanne Righetti
Phil A. Phillips
John H. Foott

Authors Affiliations

Lizanne Righetti is Cooperative Extension Field Assistant, San Luis Obispo County; Phil A. Phillips is IPM Advisor for the South/Central Coast area; John H. Foott is Farm Advisor in San Luis Obispo County.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 44(3):9-10. DOI:10.3733/ca.v044n03p9. May 1990.

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Abstract

The vineyard training/pruning system can dramatically influence the amount of Botrytis bunch rot. Trying to achieve better light reception can impede air movement and result in greater incidence of rot.

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