Virus-resistant grapevines(method on actual grapevines and then to ...)

Date:7/2/2009

method on actual grapevines and then to carry out field tests." The scientists' long-term goal is to curb the use of pesticides. "Certain pesticides are necessary to fight GFLV infections," Schillberg explains. But they often only have a limited effect. They are also harmful to the environment and therefore banned in many regions. Countries like Chile, for example, which depend strongly on their winegrowing business, could benefit enormously from the pathogen-resistant grapevines and improve their crop yields.

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Contact: Stefan Schillberg stefan.schillberg@ime.fraunhofer.de 49-241-608-511-051 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Source:Eurekalert

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