The grape thrip is an insect that attacks vine expanding buds, tender shoots, leaves, stems, anthotaxies and generally all tender vegetation. Scientific name: Drepanothrips reuteriOther name: Vine thripsGreek name: Θρίπας αμπέλου Damage Grape thrip attacks developing buds, tender shoots, leaves, pedicels, Anthotaxies and generally any tender vegetation. The larvae pupate the cells and suck out […]
European grapevine moth is the most serious entomological problem of vineyards because it destroys flowers and grape berries. It causes a qualitative deterioration in vine raceme due to the excretions and tissues of the larvae and the secondary establishment of other pathogens (botrytis, acid rot) to the affected vines. Scientific name: Lobesia botranaOther name: European
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The grape erineum mite is widespread in the vineyard regions of Greece. Particularly susceptible is the table wine grape variety Razaki, while less susceptible grape varieties are Sultanina and other wine-making varieties. Scientific name: Colomerus vitisOther name: Blister miteGreek name: Ερίνωση Damage Grape erineum mite has 3 races (race of erineum, bud and leaf curl)
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Botrytis has a worldwide distribution and affects almost all cultivated plants. It is a real threat to marketable production because, in addition to quantitative losses, it also reduces product quality. In the vineyard, the infestation from botrytis bunch rot or grey mold of grape has a negative impact on wine making and wine quality, due
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Botrytis (grey mold) is a widespread fungus. It attacks many crops and is a serious problem and a real threat to marketable production. In addition to the quantitative losses, it also reduces the quality of the products and damages the production after harvest during storage and transport. It is a problem particularly for greenhouse crops
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Bacterial necrosis is very common in Greece and in many areas of the world. It is considered an old disease and is known by the name “chilic marazi”. It is a chronic adrobacteriosis, meaning that the bacterium establishes itself in the vessels of the wood and from there spreads and attacks the young vegetation, causing
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Not only grape vines are infested by Pierce’s disease, but also several other species including olive trees (Olea europaea), almond trees (Prunus amygdalus), oleander (Nerium oleander), citrus trees, peach trees, apricot trees, alfalfa, oak trees (Quercus spp.), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), myrtle (Myrtus communis) and ramnus (Ramnus alaternus). Symptoms of Pierce’s disease on grape vines The
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