Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Source of infection and spread
The virus is mostly spread through diseased propagating
material. Affected vines cannot be cured.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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Magarey P, MacGregor A, Wachtel M & Kelly M (Eds) (2000)
The
Australian and New Zealand field guide to diseases, pests and disorders
of grapes
. Winetitles: Adelaide.
Importance
Leafroll is one of several virus and viroid diseases affecting
grape cultivars in Australia. These diseases reduce yield,
fruit quality and vine growth.
N i c h o l a s P A , M a g a r e y P A & W a c h t e l M F ( E d s ) ( 2 0 0 7 )
Diseases and
pests
. Grape Production Series No 1. Winetitles: Adelaide.
P e a r s o n R C & G o h e e n A C ( E d s ) ( 1 9 8 8 )
Compendium of grape
diseases
. APS Press: St Paul, Minnesota.
Management
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W a l k e r G E & S t i r l i n g G R ( 2 0 0 8 ) P l a n t p a r a s i t i c n e m a t o d e s
in Australian viticulture.
Australasian Plant Pathology
37
,
2 6 8 - 2 7 8 .
Plant vines propagated from cuttings or rootstocks
derived from material certifi ed free from virus.
