Biological Control of Grape Powdery Mildew Using Tydeid Mites
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English-Loeb, Greg
Norton, Andrew
Gadoury, David
Seem, Robert
Wilcox, Wayne
Abstract
Uncinula necator, the causal agent of grape powdery mildew, is the most destructive pathogen of grapes worldwide, and is a particularly serious pest in the Northeastern US. There has been considerable interest, but limited success, in finding biological approaches to managing grape powdery mildew. Recently, we have discovered a fungus-feeding mite (Orthotydeus lambi) that is able to effectively suppress the development of powdery mildew on wild riverbank grape (Vitis riparia).
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NYS IPM Type: Project Report
Date Issued
1999
Publisher
New York State Integrated Pest Management Program
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