Botrytis cinerea (grey mould, grey mould rot) - Fungal diseases in viticulture #3
Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) is a mould fungus or parasite that can cause considerable damage to green vine tissue and other cultivated plants such as fruit trees or ornamental plants. Wine grapes such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay or Semillon are usually particularly susceptible to botrytis due to their high sugar content. One of the most striking symptoms of Botrytis infestation is a greyish fungal turf. For this reason, botrytis is often also [...]