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Research Project: Integrated Disease Management Strategies for Woody Perennial Species

Location: Crops Pathology and Genetics Research

Title: Grapevine red blotch disease etiology and its impact on grapevine physiology and berry and wine composition

Author
item RUMBAUGH, ARRAN - University Of California, Davis
item Sudarshana, Mysore
item OBERHOLSTER, ANITA - University Of California, Davis

Submitted to: Horticulturae
Publication Type: Review Article
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/3/2021
Publication Date: 12/4/2021
Citation: Rumbaugh, A.C., Sudarshana, M.R., Oberholster, A. 2021. Grapevine red blotch disease etiology and its impact on grapevine physiology and berry and wine composition. Horticulturae. 7(12). Article 552. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7120552.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7120552

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Grapevine red blotch virus (GRBV) is widespread in the United States since its identification in 2012. GRBV is the causative agent of grapevine red blotch disease (GRBD) which has caused detrimental economic impacts to the grape and wine industry. Understanding viral function, plant-pathogen interactions, and the effects of GRBV on grapevine performance remains essential in developing potential mitigation strategies. This review examines the existing body of knowledge regarding the viral genome, virus transmission, and the impacts of GRBV on grapevine physiology, grape metabolism, and wine composition. Sensory analysis of wine made from GRBV infected fruit is also discussed. Although great advancement in our knowledge of GRBV has been achieved, several important research questions remain unanswered and are presented.