Plant disease - black spot (anthracnose) of grapes

Authors

W P. Cass Smith, Department of AgricultureFollow
H L. Harvey, Department of AgricultureFollow
W R. Jamieson, Department of Agriculture

Keywords

Western Australia, Plant disease, Grapes, Black spot, Grape disease

Disciplines

Biosecurity

First Page Number

72

Last Page Number

76

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Black spot or Anthracnose of grapes caused by the fungus Elsinoe ampelina is a widespread and serious disease. In commercial vineyards it is often responsible for considerable reduction in yield and quality of fruit, and in home gardens also it may prove very damaging. Under commercial conditions the disease has proved difficult to control in seasons favourable for its development despite the routine application of accepted fungicides. Fortunately, preliminary results of recent spray trials indicate that greatly improved control is likely to result in future from the use of a number of new fungicides.

Recommended Citation

Cass Smith, W P.; Harvey, H L.; and Jamieson, W R. (1953) "Plant disease - black spot (anthracnose) of grapes," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 2: No. 3, Article 9.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol2/iss3/9