Proposed Research Objectives: Development of production systems for grapes in Arkansas, Tennessee & North Carolina
Validate models for grape pests / diseases
Develop alternative controls for pests / diseases
Evaluate rootstocks for utility & susceptibility
Demonstrate:
- Viticultural practices
- Pest & disease management
- Pest & disease scouting for improved pesticide timing
Inform agents and growers by telephone, scouting reports & web site