Grape Diseases (English Edition) by Pierre Galet

A Complete Guide to Vine Diseases

Grape Diseases by Pierre Galet is an essential reference for any winemaker, student, or enthusiast wishing to deepen their knowledge of vine diseases and their treatments. This book in English, translated by Jaqueline Smith, is published by Oenoplurimedia and is part of the Avenir Œnologie collection.

With a practical and accessible approach, this book details the symptoms, development cycles, and conditions predisposing to diseases, as well as the appropriate control methods.

A Rich and Illustrated Content

The book is organized into several chapters addressing the main diseases and issues affecting the vine:

• Diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, and viruses: powdery mildew, downy mildew, gray rot, excoriosis, black rot, Pierce's disease, viral diseases…
• Damage caused by animals: nematodes, mites, phylloxera, thrips, vine moths…
• Climatic accidents: frost, drought, hail, thermal stress…
• Physiological diseases and deficiencies: chlorosis, root asphyxia, magnesium, potassium, iron deficiencies…

With more than 200 color photographs and 80 illustrations integrated into the text, identifying diseases becomes simpler and more effective.

Summary tables also allow for quick identification of pathologies based on the affected parts of the vine (leaves, canes, clusters, roots…).

A Practical Tool for Vineyard Protection

One of the major strengths of Grape Diseases is the presentation of treatment methods adapted to different diseases. The author provides recommendations on phytosanitary products based on their chemical origin, while mentioning the most well-known brand names.

A chapter is also dedicated to resistance to treatments, a major challenge for today's winemakers. Pierre Galet emphasizes the importance of alternating products and prioritizing effective substances to prevent the emergence of resistance in pathogens.

An Essential Book for Professionals and Students

Intended for winemakers, oenology students, and agronomists, this book is a valuable source of information for understanding, identifying, and treating vine diseases.

By combining scientific rigor with pedagogical clarity, Grape Diseases is an indispensable tool for anyone involved in vineyard health.

Article Features

• Title: Grape Diseases
• Author: Pierre Galet
• Translated by: Jaqueline Smith
• Publisher: Oenoplurimedia
• Collection: Avenir Œnologie
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Number of Pages: 254
• Weight: 500 g
• EAN13: 9782905428103
• ISBN: 978-2-905428-10-3