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Publication Date
1-2002
Series Number
4523
Abstract
Botrytis, causal agent Botrytis cinerea, is a fungal disease of grapevines that is commonly referred to as Botrytis bunch rot or grey mould. Botrytis is most prevalent where warm, wet conditions are frequent, but symptoms can occur in cool, wet weather and high humidity. All grape varieties are susceptible. Varieties most at risk are those with berries that are thin-skinned and/or have tight bunches.
Some white wine grape varieties infected with Botrytis may decay, in certain conditions to produce noble rot . Wine produced from these infected bunches produce unique aromatic characters with high residual sugar and are usually sold as dessert wines.
Number of Pages
16
ISSN
1326-415X
Keywords
Botrytis cinerea, Identification, Fungal diseases, Wine grapes, Biological control, Grapes, Chemical control
Disciplines
Agriculture | Plant Sciences
Recommended Citation
Fisher, D,
Gordon, C,
and
Wood, P.
(2002), Botrytis in wine grapes in Western Australia. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4523.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bulletins/90
