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May 14, 2013

Neiker-Tecnalia develops a new method for the early detection of vineyard mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis
Apto, Spain (SPX) May 14, 2013
The Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia, has developed a new method for the early detection of the diseases mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis in vines. The new methodology based on molecular biology techniques makes it possible to detect the disease before the symptoms appear on the plant. That way it is possible to carry out the rapid treatment of the plots or areas affected and prevent the disease from spreading all over vineyard, which reduces infective ... read more

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