Berry shrivel, a problem in vineyards around the world, results in sour-tasting grapes that are unwanted by wineries. Berry shrivel, a grape disorder causing problems in vineyards around the world, is easily confused with other shrivel maladies that can affect grape quality. Being able to identify the different types of shrivel can help growers know when to take action to improve overall grape quality. Berry shrivel was one of four types of shrivel impacting grape quality found during the 2006 harvest in Washington vineyards by Washington State University scientists Drs. Markus Keller and Bhaskar Bondada. Sunburn, dehydration, and bunch-stem necrosis, […]
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