A Review of Black Foot Disease of Grapevine

Abstract

Black foot disease of grapevine is a relatively new, and as yet poorly known disease affecting vines in various countries where grapevines are cultivated. The causal organisms, their distribution, associated symptoms, known epidemiology and possible management strategies are discussed. Specific attention is also given to the taxonomy of the fungi involved, and the detection methods being developed to facilitate rapid identification of these pathogens.