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Grape Leafroll Disease. Perrin Collins University of Georgia. Grape Leafroll Virus. Why is GLD important?.
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Grape Leafroll Disease Perrin Collins University of Georgia
Why is GLD important? “Yield reductions directly attributable to GLD vary, but reductions in the neighborhood of 50% (or more if the disease is severe) are commonly reported on a worldwide basis.” –Dr. Naidu Rayapati Effects of GLD Detrimental to grape quality: -pH, sugars, berry weight Berry Maturity Reduced vine vigor and fruiting