Due to their biological activities, both in plants and in humans, there is a great interest in
finding natural sources of phenolic compounds or ways to artificially manipulate their levels …

A multitude of diverse breeding goals need to be combined in a new cultivar, which always
forces to compromise. The biggest challenge grapevine breeders face is the extraordinarily …

Stilbenes belong to the naturally synthesized plant phytoalexins, produced de novo in
response to various biotic and abiotic stressors. The importance of stilbenes in plant …

Plasmopara viticola (Berk. et Curt.) Berl. and de Toni, the agent of downy mildew, is one of
the most important pathogens of European grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.). Extensive evaluation …

Grapevines are challenged by a range of diseases and pests, causing economic losses and
requiring often costly approaches to mitigate damage. Public interest in reducing the use of …

For the viticulture of the future, it will be an essential prerequisite to manage grapevine
diseases with fewer chemical inputs. The development and the deployment of novel mildew …

Vitis vinifera is the most widely cultivated grapevine species. It is highly susceptible to
Plasmopara viticola and Erysiphe necator, the causal agents of downy mildew (DM) and …

Plasmopara viticola is geographically widespread in grapevine‐growing regions. Grapevine
downy mildew disease, caused by this biotrophic pathogen, leads to considerable yield …

The production of high-quality wines is strictly related to the correct management of the
vineyard, which guarantees good yields and grapes with the right characteristics required for …

Downy mildew caused by the oomycete Plasmopara viticola and gray mold caused by the
fungus Botrytis cinerea are among the highly threatening diseases in vineyards. The current …