Small Fruit and Hop Pathology News
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Powdery mildew fungicide resistance survey in grapes – help us, help you!
Published on March 22, 2019
Many factors are involved in making disease management decisions in grape and this survey will allow us to gather more information. -
New grapevine virus testing services at MSU starting in summer 2019
Published on December 3, 2018
Based on a grapevine virus survey, MSU Diagnostic Services is developing new laboratory tests to diagnose problems in Michigan’s vineyards. Watch for details as we develop this service. -
What can be done for late season downy mildew on grapes?
Published on September 19, 2018
Leaf loss due to late season downy mildew impacts fruit quality and reduces winter hardiness and next year’s growth. -
Late season cultural and chemical options for diseases in grapes—don’t wait!
Published on September 11, 2018
High disease pressure across Michigan can lead to bunch rot and sour rot issues near harvest. -
2018 Grapevine powdery mildew fungicide resistance survey
Published on August 21, 2018
Help MSU conduct a survey for fungicide resistant powdery mildew populations. -
Shoot blight in Michigan blueberries
Published on May 29, 2018
A wet spring may result in more shoot and twig blight. What can you do? -
Detection and monitoring tools for fungicide resistance in powdery mildew
Published on May 4, 2018
What molecular tools are available and how they will be useful to Michigan grape growers. -
Early season vineyard disease management
Published on April 30, 2018
Stay ahead of early season grapevine canopy pathogens and reminder to assess bud damage to inform pruning decisions. -
The blueberry mummies return! Here’s how to be prepared.
Published on April 10, 2018
Early spring is when mummy berry shoot strike infections occur. -
Dormant sprays for disease control in blueberries
Published on March 27, 2018
Clean up your plants to get ahead of diseases.