It’s Raining A LOT: Stay Ahead of Downy Mildew
By: Melanie L. Lewis Ivey, OSU-Plant Pathology
Once grape clusters reach pea-size, growers may be tempted to relax downy mildew management because the berries themselves are resistant to new infection (referred to as ontogenic or age-related resistance). But when the forecast includes rain, day after day, downy mildew deserves continued attention.