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2009 Phomopsis Infection Period 1-31 May*
Penn State -LEGERC, Erie, PA

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Phomopsis 
infection

* Phomopsis (Phomopsis viticola) over-winters in barks/dormant buds. Infection occurs in very young tissues at low temperatures < 45 (F). Symptoms appear 21-30 days after infection. Rainfall required for release of spores.



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