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avoid the propagation and/or introduction diseased
vines to the vineyard. Yet, it is very important to STOP DISEASE
isolate and monitor newly planted vineyards to
avoid the introduction of disease via insect vectors. Before It Happens!
It is important to remember that lack of symptoms
does not always correlate with a healthy diagnostic
result (rootstock varieties as well as non-grafted Judit Monis, Ph.D.
vines are usually asymptomatic), so it is best to Helping Growers, Vineyard Managers, and
test a statistical sample of the nursery propagated
material to be sure of its health status. Nurseries Avoid Spreading or Introducing
Grapevine Diseases in Their Vineyard.
Judit Monis, Ph.D. provides specialized services • Vineyard & Planting
to help growers, vineyard managers, and nursery Material Inspection
personnel avoid the propagation and transmission
of disease caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses in • Nursery Block & Stock Evaluation
their vineyard blocks. Judit (based in California) is
fluent in Spanish and is available to consult in all • Disease Analysis & Identification
wine grape growing regions of the word. Due to
COVID 19 Pandemic, Judit is available to perform For More Information Visit:
virtual vineyard visits. Please visit juditmonis.com Judit Monis, Ph.D.
for information or contact juditmonis@yahoo.com
to request a consulting session. www.juditmonis.com
831-346-7034

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