Molecular strategies to enhance the genetic resistance of grapevines to powdery mildew

I. B. Dry, A. Feechan, C. Anderson, A. M. Jermakow, A. Bouquet, A. F. Adam-Blondon, M. R. Thomas

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Abstract

The world wine industry is based on cultivation of the grape species, Vitis vinifera. However, this species is highly susceptible to a number of pathogens that can cause economically devastating diseases, including powdery mildew, caused by Erysiphe necator (syn. Uncinula necator), downy mildew (Plasmopora viticola) and Botrytis bunch rot (Botrytis cinerea). From a global perspective, powdery mildew is the most important of these three pathogens because it does not require specific humidity and temperature conditions for infection, as is the case with downy mildew and Botrytis infection. Consequently, although the severity of powdery mildew infection can vary from season to season, it is a constant threat to grapegrowers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnvironmentally Sustainable Viticulture
Subtitle of host publicationPractices and Practicality
EditorsChris Gerling
PublisherApple Academic Press
Pages293-320
Number of pages28
ISBN (Electronic)9780429171871
ISBN (Print)9781771881128
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • General Environmental Science
  • General Engineering

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