Grapevine Red Blotch Virus - Ask Extension
90 vines infected in 8000 Mostly Pinot Noir.
Can the pruning shears be a vector
How many plants should be replaced? 90 or 270 +1 each side of inf...
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Grapevine Red Blotch Virus #863470
Asked April 05, 2024, 3:08 PM EDT
90 vines infected in 8000 Mostly Pinot Noir.
Can the pruning shears be a vector
How many plants should be replaced? 90 or 270 +1 each side of infected?
Yamhill County Oregon
Expert Response
Pruning shears and mechanical tools do not transfer virus. Virus is moved by either grafting plants that already have the virus to another plant that does not (so it comes with the plants with propagation), or it can move by insect vector. The insect vectors for Grapevine Red Blotch Virus are still being investigated, but those candidates that spread it are very inefficient (do not spread it quickly).
The question about vine removal is not one to be taken lightly. Therefore, I cannot provide a suggestion until I know more information. Please set up a time to discuss this with me by phone. You can find my contact details here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/people/patricia-skinkis.
The question about vine removal is not one to be taken lightly. Therefore, I cannot provide a suggestion until I know more information. Please set up a time to discuss this with me by phone. You can find my contact details here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/people/patricia-skinkis.