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Around The Vineyard
Around The Vineyard

Almost anything that is not in a grower’s control,
things like insects, weather and other environmen-
tal factors, can introduce bacteria and fungi to vine-
yard plants and, in turn, thwart a grape crop before
it even starts.

On the flip side, experts say that some growers
can unintentionally promote the growth of bacte-
ria and fungi by doing what most consider routine
tasks. For example, some industry experts caution
that repeatedly using the same chemical treatment
can lead to bacteria and fungi resistance, eventually
rendering that treatment ineffective. Another prob-
lem is deploying flood irrigation, which promotes
the growth of fungus-like powdery mildew and
other culprits that feed on humidity. Still another
practice is fall clean-up. After harvest, some grow-
ers use fertilizer and water as a clean-up spray. But
just because there are no grapes around doesn’t
mean that bacteria and fungi are absent. If growers
aren’t careful, the practice of fall clean-up can cre-
ate the perfect breeding ground for fungi and other
pathogens.

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