Grapevine Disorders: Pocket Guide for Growers in Texas

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
August 31, 2021
Price
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Overview

This easy-to-use guide is a reference for Texas grape growers trying to identify potential biotic and abiotic problems in their vineyards.

Use this pocket guide to identify potential biotic and abiotic problems in vineyards. It may help you to both identify the problem and take the necessary action to mitigate economic loss. (170 pp.)

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