Terroir, Diseases, Pests Flashcards
1
Q
Mesoclimate
A
Typical weather conditions of an entire vineyard
2
Q
Microclimate
A
Conditions of an overall region
3
Q
Annual rainfall requirements for a vine
A
20-30 in.
4
Q
Viral diseases
A
Spread by propagating infected vine cuttings
5
Q
Bacterial diseases
A
Spread by insects and animals
eg Pierce’s disease- results in premature leaf fall
Spread by glassy winged sharpshooter
6
Q
Fungal diseases
A
Spread by airborne spores in warm humid conditions
Oidium- powdery mildew
Peronospora - downy mildew
7
Q
Botrytis aliases
A
Pourriture noble
Edelfaule
8
Q
Nematode
A
Microscopic roundworm that feeds on roots, transmit viruses that can kill the plant
9
Q
Microclimate
A
Typical weather of a small area (single vine canopy or section of a row)
