Vineyards in the U.S. and Europe are testing robots for disease monitoring and treatment amid climate stress and labor ...

ITHACA, N.Y. - The climate in New York state is ideal for cultivating many grape varieties but also makes the region a breeding ground for pathogens such as grape downy mildew disease. While ...

Researchers at Cornell have discovered a new grape downy mildew resistance gene – giving the wine and grape industry a powerful new tool to combat this devastating disease. “Of the downy mildew ...

Mon dieu—Bordeaux vineyards are currently in deep distress. A downy mildew is affecting grapes in the region, with 90 percent of some vineyards being plagued, The Connexion reported recently. The ...

Australian winemakers are turning to sustainable production options to help their products stand out on the shelves. Downy and powdery mildew-resistant vines are being grown in the Sunraysia region. A ...

Chardonnay grapes are vulnerable to a difficult-to-control fungus-like pathogen called downy mildew. This summer, more than a million tons of chardonnay grapes are plumping on manicured vineyards ...

Looking at Cornell's PhytoPatholoBot, it's not immediately obvious what the little robot is designed to do. With its low-riding base, grippy wheels, flashing lights and camera set-up (set to take two ...