‘Blanc du Bois’ has made a significant contribution to wine production in southeastern regions where Pierce’s disease is prevalent. Though possessing resistance or tolerance to Pierce’s disease, Phylloxera, and powdery mildew, this cultivar is not without fault, and it does require an intensive integrated pest management (IPM) program. We cover here the major issues observed with this cultivar.
Status and Revision History
Published on Sep 22, 2023
Faculty
Phillip M. Brannen
Extension Fruit Disease Specialist,
Plant Pathology
Shane Breeden
Viticulture & Grape Pathology Technician (Hort Viticulture & Dr. Brannen-PATH); PhD student-PATH,
Horticulture
Walter Willis Sanders
Graduate Research Assistant,
Plant Pathology