Tag Archive for PRO/PL> Vine decline syndrome, kiwi fruit – Italy: (LZ)
PRO/PL> Vine decline syndrome, kiwi fruit – Italy: (LZ)
Other Plant Disease -- ItalyAccording to the agricultural organisation Confagricoltura Latina, a root disease of kiwi fruit is spreading in the province of Latina [Lazio region]. The region has 12 000 hectares [about 29 650 acres] of kiwi cultivation. Roots of affected plants rot for as yet unknown reasons. According to cautious estimates, 10% of the plants have been lost and half the harvest may be destroyed. There is little scientific knowledge about the disease so far. Trade associations, therefore, Read more [...]
