La Vigne, volume 1 : Les maladies fongiques (French Edition) by Olivier Viret, Katia Gindro | Amtra

The Vineyard, Volume 1: Fungal Diseases is a reference book for any enthusiast or professional in viticulture wishing to deepen their knowledge on fungal diseases affecting the vine. Written by renowned experts Olivier Viret and Katia Gindro, this book won the OIV Prize 2015 in the "Viticulture" category, in recognition of its valuable contribution to understanding the diseases that devastate vineyards worldwide.

The book particularly focuses on downy mildew, a disease imported from the United States in 1878, which quickly spread to all European wine regions. By the late 19th century, downy mildew, alongside powdery mildew and phylloxera, caused considerable losses in vineyard areas, significantly reducing yields and affecting the quality of the harvests.

In this book, you will discover how this formidable disease continues to affect vines, especially in regions with a temperate and humid climate where it causes significant economic damage. Downy mildew attacks the grape clusters and can drastically reduce yields. Additionally, premature leaf loss can alter the ripening process, thus impacting the quality of the wine.

All varieties of European vines of the genus Vitis vinifera are susceptible to downy mildew, while some American or Asian species, such as Vitis labrusca, have developed a natural resistance to this disease. The authors explain in detail the resistances of these hybrid vines, which offer new perspectives for the future of viticulture.

This volume is an indispensable source of information for winegrowers, researchers, oenology students, and everyone who wishes to better understand fungal diseases and their impacts on the vine and wine. With its 255 pages of precise and rigorous content, this book stands out for its clarity, its rich documentation, and its illustrations that facilitate the understanding of the biological mechanisms of the diseases studied.

The book is published in the "The Vineyard" collection by AMTRA and is available in French edition.

Additional Information:

• EAN13: 9783859280977
• ISBN: 978-3-85928-097-7
• Publisher: AMTRA
• Publication Date: 04/29/2014
• Collection: The Vineyard (1)
• Series: The Vineyard
• Number of Pages: 255
• Dimensions: 23 x 18 x 2 cm
• Weight: 930 g
• Language: French