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It’s Raining A LOT: Stay Ahead of Downy Mildew

August 11, 2026 - 2:55pm -- smith.12720@osu.edu

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.

New factsheet available: Ripe rot of grapes PLPATH-FRU-0052

December 21, 2023 - 10:59am -- smith.12720@osu.edu

***This factsheet can be found on Ohioline at https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-fru-0052 or as a printable PDF online via the OSU Buckeye Appellation or Fruit Pathology websites.***

By: Melanie L. Lewis Ivey, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, OSU CFAES-Wooster Campus

Ripe Rot of Grape

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