Mealybugs are not unknown to grape growers in regions with a Mediterranean-like climate, including California. They are known to be an problematic pest in the vineyard, and can cause significant economic harm by damaging grape clusters with their metabolic secretions/waste,…
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The Effect of Cover Crops on Aromatic Quality of Wine: Which Works Best?
The use of cover crops in a vineyard has been well studied, and is often employed in vineyards around the world. Basically, cover crops are plants (usually grasses) sown in between the rows of vines, which are most often used…