La Vigne, volume 3 : Virus, bactéries et phytoplasmes (French Edition)

The Vine, Volume 3: Viruses, Bacteria, and Phytoplasmas is the final installment of the trilogy dedicated to the phytopathology of the vine. This volume focuses on microscopic pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and phytoplasmas, which, although invisible to the naked eye, can cause major damage in vineyards. These microorganisms are often undetectable and insidious, making them particularly difficult to combat.

Viruses and other pathogens can severely affect vine plants, sometimes without showing obvious symptoms. Their spread is facilitated by various natural vectors, making the task even more challenging for winegrowers who often have to face significant losses. Unfortunately, no direct method of combating these agents exists to date, hence the crucial importance of prophylactic and preventive measures.

This book details each pathogen, describing the visible symptoms they cause, the damage they inflict on the vine, and their life cycles. It emphasizes the importance of vectors that carry these pathogens from one plant to another. The book is richly illustrated, with practical examples to better identify different diseases.

The authors, Jean Sébastien Reynard, Santiago Schaerer, Katia Gindro, and Olivier Viret, all experts in plant pathology, offer here a comprehensive guide to understanding these scourges, detecting their presence, and minimizing their impact. They also cover prophylactic strategies to limit the spread of these diseases, such as tool sanitation, vector management, and other non-chemical protection methods.

This book is intended for both viticulture professionals as well as researchers and enthusiasts. It provides a complete overview of the threats these pathogens pose to the vine and possible solutions to protect vineyards. The in-depth knowledge it offers makes it a valuable tool for phytosanitary control.

In addition to presenting various diseases, this volume offers solutions based on rigorous prophylactic methods, thus providing avenues for the preservation of vineyards against these invisible threats.

Book Information:

• Title: The Vine, Volume 3: Viruses, Bacteria, and Phytoplasmas
• Authors: Jean Sébastien Reynard, Santiago Schaerer, Katia Gindro, Olivier Viret
• Publisher: Amtra
• ISBN: 978-3-85928-102-8
• EAN13: 9783859281028
• Publication Date: 07/19/2019
• Number of Pages: 280
• Dimensions: 23 x 18 cm
• Weight: 985 g
• Language: French