Noble rot, also known as grey mold, is both a bane and a blessing for winemakers. Scientifically known as Botrytis cinerea, it is known to be devastating to many wines, though for select types of wines like Sauternes, Tokaji Aszu,…
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Wine Technology of the Future: Lateral-Flow Devices for Determining Botrytis Cinerea Levels in Wine
Using UV-fluorescence to Detect Grey Mold (Botrytis cinerea) Infections: Possible Implications for Field Detection Technologies
Anyone who has ever worked in a vineyard understands that Botrytis cinerea (grey mold) is a serious threat to the health and quality of the grapes. This mold is responsible for huge crop losses in many parts of the world,…