Elimination of mites from the buds of dormant grapevine cuttings by hot water treatment

Authors

  • Gabriella Szendrey
  • G. Dulinafka
  • E. Szegedi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5073/vitis.1995.34.65-66

Keywords:

mites, dormant buds, thermotherapy, cutting, shoot, growth

Abstract

The suitability of hot water treatment was tested for eliminating overwintering mites from dormant grapevine buds. Treatment at 52 °C for 60 min completely eliminated mite infestation, but did not or only slightly influenced the viability of grapevine buds. In greenhouse experiments we demonstrated that treated plants frequently showed a better growth, most probably due to the elimination of mite infestation. This additional application of hot water treatment provides a simple, environment-friendly and economical method to prevent spreading of grapevine mites.

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Published

2015-08-13

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 1 (1995): Vitis

Section

Article

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