Grapevines are vital to global agriculture and the wine industry, yet their susceptibility to mildew diseases, notably powdery and downy mildew, poses a significant threat. Recent advances in ...

The next time you visit one of the many vineyards around the Finger Lakes region, take a closer look at the grape vines. While leaves may appear perfectly lush, healthy and green, there may be disease ...

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Grapevine diseases like white rot pose growing threats to global viticulture, leading to major yield losses and economic setbacks. While cultivated varieties boast desirable fruit traits, they often ...

Thorvald Robots work the vineyards scouting and treating disease on crops. In 2023, Tuscany lost 70% of its wine production due to downy mildew on vines. Downy mildew takes root on the leaves, ...