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Powdery mildew

Powdery mildew continues to be the most persistent fungal problem of grapes throughout Australia with growers applying mainly sulphur and dimethylation inhibiting (DMI) fungicides for control. The following are a series of articles and reports on investigations into controlling powdery mildew.

This project evaluated and developed the best use strategies for the strobilurins and other new fungicides in Australia,  to ensure that these products are used appropriately to achieve the most efficient control of diseases and to reduce the likelihood of resistance developing.

Laboratory and field studies re-examined the efficacy of sulphur for powdery mildew and mite control, clarifying the effects of factors influencing the performance of sulphur to develop strategies that make optimum use of sulphur in IPM programs while minimising the potential for residues in grape products.

Higher sulphur rates improve powdery mildew control (2002) Article for Australian and New Zealand Grapegrower and Winemaker. (PDF)