Geographical diversity of the grapevine pathogen Eutypa lata in North American vineyards

• Published in: Phytopathology Vol. 98; no. 6; p. S135
• Main Authors: Rolshausen, P, Baumgartner, K, Bergemann, S, Fujiyoshi, P, Gubler, D, Wilcox, W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.06.2008
• Subjects: Eutypa; Eutypa lata; Vitaceae

Eutypa lata ascospores strictly contribute to the spread of Eutypa dieback of grapevine. Conidia of the fungus are produced in nature, but are not infectious. Ascospores are released from perithecia following rain and are wind-dispersed. They infect grapevine vascular tissue by colonizing susceptibl...