Adverse effects of grapevine trunk diseases on canes produced from infected rootstock mother blocks
Mother block age minimally influenced cane physiology or morphology. However, high GTD prevalence in mother vine heads poses systemic infection risks and reduces cane quality. Monitoring and management of GTD pathogens in rootstock mother blocks are essential to maintain the health and productivity of propagation material and ensure vineyard longevity. © 2025 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Minette Havenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5870-3778)
- Marieta van der Rijst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4027-5194)
- W. J. van Jaarsveld (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0738-5719)
- J.J. Hunter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2711-5153)
- L. Mostert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9063-2447)
- F. Halleen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2348-1201)
Institutions
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- Institute for Deciduous Fruit, Vines and Wine (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.70416
- Primary Topic
- Sugarcane Cultivation and Processing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- Universiteit Stellenbosch