The New Zealand Winegrowers are affected by the type 3 virus which spreads by bugs and affects the yield and quality of grapevines. But most of the winegrowers have bought the national grafted grapevine which are tested vines and are free from the virus. New Zealand Winegrowers science and innovation manager Philip Manson said that a lot of research is being done to understand the virus spread and ongoing management and detection. Mr Manson said that the virus is not new and all efforts are being made to understand it. They are planning to release a report that would elaborate on the disease and the number of damage it has caused to the grapevines. This is a potential long-term risk for the industry and steps are being taken to manage the crisis. Growers in Marlborough said that they were in a better position as their crops were not completely damaged as those of some North Island vineyards. Riversun Nursery marketing manager Robbie Greenslade said that the virus affected both red and white wine grapes. The affected crops yielded poor quality and quantity of grapes. It is estimated that a vineyard completely infected with the virus could cost the grower $12,000 a hectare a year with total replanting costs of $57,000 a hectare. << Obese Women are more likely to suffer from Major Health Risk... Doctors Predict an Asthma Epidemic Triggered by Thunderstorm... >> Recommended Reading Bubbles and Brews - Alcohol Facts There is more to alcohol than mere intoxication. Infamous because of its social abuse but indispensable because of its many industrial applications. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Sinopril (2mg) (Lacidipine) Blood Pressure Calculator Color Blindness Calculator More News on: Bubbles and Brews - Alcohol Facts
The New Zealand Winegrowers are affected by the type 3 virus which spreads by bugs and affects the yield and quality of grapevines. But most of the winegrowers have bought the national grafted grapevine which are tested vines and are free from the virus. New Zealand Winegrowers science and innovation manager Philip Manson said that a lot of research is being done to understand the virus spread and ongoing management and detection. Mr Manson said that the virus is not new and all efforts are being made to understand it. They are planning to release a report that would elaborate on the disease and the number of damage it has caused to the grapevines. This is a potential long-term risk for the industry and steps are being taken to manage the crisis. Growers in Marlborough said that they were in a better position as their crops were not completely damaged as those of some North Island vineyards. Riversun Nursery marketing manager Robbie Greenslade said that the virus affected both red and white wine grapes. The affected crops yielded poor quality and quantity of grapes. It is estimated that a vineyard completely infected with the virus could cost the grower $12,000 a hectare a year with total replanting costs of $57,000 a hectare. << Obese Women are more likely to suffer from Major Health Risk... Doctors Predict an Asthma Epidemic Triggered by Thunderstorm... >> Recommended Reading Bubbles and Brews - Alcohol Facts There is more to alcohol than mere intoxication. Infamous because of its social abuse but indispensable because of its many industrial applications. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Sinopril (2mg) (Lacidipine) Blood Pressure Calculator Color Blindness Calculator More News on: Bubbles and Brews - Alcohol Facts