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Identification Guide to the Major Diseases of Grapes

Posted Jun 11th, 2021 in News Articles, Virus

The purpose of this guide is to help growers and advisers properly recognize diseases of grapes in Eastern Canada.

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Survey and Evaluation on Viruses and Their Effects on Plants - Project Update

Survey and Evaluation on Viruses and Their Effects on Plants - Project Update

Posted Jul 21st, 2020 in Virus

Evaluation of Viruses - project update from Activity 4A, July 2020

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Grapevine Viruses Video

Grapevine Viruses Video

Posted Sep 9th, 2019 in News Articles, Virus

Video update from AAFC researchers in BC, featuring CGCN-RCCV Chair, Hans Buchler

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Mealybug and Scale Management

Mealybug and Scale Management

Posted Jul 19th, 2019 in Virus

Wendy McFadden-Smith explores Leafroll virus in Niagara, Ontario.

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Guide to the key arthropods of vineyards of Eastern Canada

Guide to the key arthropods of vineyards of Eastern Canada

Posted May 14th, 2019 in Virus

This comprehensive 114-page guide, available as a free download in English and French, was created in a field-sized format to help growers identify the pests in their vineyards and make informed decisions about how to best protect their grapes. Better understanding the numerous beneficial insects present in the vineyard will enable them to produce grapes sustainably and reduce their reliance on chemical interventions.

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Grapevine Viruses: an update from CGCN and Grapevine Virus Sampling 101

Grapevine Viruses: an update from CGCN and Grapevine Virus Sampling 101

Posted May 2nd, 2019 in Virus, Cluster Updates & Events

Sudarsana Poojari of CCOVI and Jill Page of CGCN presented an update on Grapevine Virus at the 2019 Ontario Craft Wine Conference & Trade Show.

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Grapevine Leafroll Viruses Project

Grapevine Leafroll Viruses Project

Posted Apr 9th, 2019 in Virus

Tom Lowery and Jose Úrbez-Torres of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada explore Grapevine Leafroll virus in a multi-year study.

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Research Focus - Red Blotch Disease Ecology and Management

Research Focus - Red Blotch Disease Ecology and Management

Posted Dec 11th, 2018 in Virus

PhD candidate Elizabeth Cieniewicz and plant pathology Professor Marc Fuchs discuss their research looking at the virus associated with Red Blotch Disease, how it spreads among vines, and the implications for management.

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Grapevine Viruses (McFadden-Smith, Poojari, Parent, Sept. 2017)

Grapevine Viruses (McFadden-Smith, Poojari, Parent, Sept. 2017)

Posted Apr 16th, 2018 in Virus

Typical symptoms of Leafroll disease in red cultivars include red-purple discoloration, and rolling backwards of the leaves. In white varietals, this is not as prevalent, although can sometimes be seen closer to the end of the growing season.

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