Managing Grapevine Trunk Diseases in Australia and New Zealand
Managing Grapevine Trunk Diseases in Australia and New Zealand
Dr. Mark Sosnowski
Government of South Australia, Dept. Primary Industries and Regions
South Australia R&D Institute – Adelaide
The main trunk diseases that impact grapevines in Australia and New Zealand are Eutypa and Botryosphaeria dieback, reducing vineyard productivity and longevity. Vines are predominantly infected through pruning wounds and colonise wood, causing dieback and eventual vine death and, in the case of Eutypa dieback, stunting and yellowing of shoots and leaves. Cultural practices, such as the timing of pruning to avoid rainfall and periods of spore release, and position of pruning cuts, can reduce the likelihood of infection and colonization of the permanent wood, and disease control can be achieved preventatively through pruning wound treatment and curatively by remedial surgery. The latest research results to better understand the epidemiology of the diseases and strategies for managing them will be presented.
The seminar will be in person at the Summerland RDC main conference room and provided virtually by MS teams.
Registration to attend this seminar either in person (limited to 50 people) or online via MS Teams is required. If you would like to attend, please send an email to joseramon.urbeztorres@agr.gc.ca indicating the following:
- I will attend in person (limited to 50 people, first come – first served). Registration deadline for in Person attendance is Tuesday February 10 end of business day
- If attending in Person, please also provide in your email your Citizenship or Canadian permanent-resident status (non-Canadian citizens and non-permanent residents will need to submit extra information to access the Summerland RDC as per Canada Federal Government policy)
- I will attend Virtually (Link will be provided 24 h before the seminar). Registration deadline for Virtual Attendance is Monday February 23 end of business day
Please direct any questions to joseramon.urbeztorres@agr.gc.ca
