phylloxera vitifoleae Synonyms
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phylloxera vitifoleae Meaning
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phylloxera vitifoleae (n)
destructive to various grape plants
phylloxera vitifoleae Sentence Examples
- Phylloxera vitifoliae, commonly known as grape phylloxera, is a devastating pest that threatens vineyards worldwide.
- The spread of phylloxera vitifoleae in the 19th century led to the widespread destruction of European grapevines.
- Phylloxera vitifoleae attacks the roots of grapevines, causing swellings and lesions that weaken the plant's growth and productivity.
- The use of resistant rootstocks has significantly reduced the impact of phylloxera vitifoliae in modern viticulture.
- Phylloxera vitifoleae is native to North America and was accidentally introduced to Europe in the mid-1800s.
- The Great French Wine Blight of the 1860s was primarily caused by the unchecked spread of phylloxera vitifoliae.
- Phylloxera vitifoleae is a microscopic aphid-like insect that feeds on the roots of grapevines.
- The economic losses caused by phylloxera vitifoliae to the global wine industry are estimated to be billions of dollars each year.
- Scientists continue to study the biology of phylloxera vitifoliae in search of new methods for its control.
- The resilience of grapevines to phylloxera vitifoliae has been a testament to the adaptability of viticulture over centuries.
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destructive to various grape plants
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Phylloxera vitifoliae, commonly known as grape phylloxera, is a devastating pest that threatens vineyards worldwide.
The spread of phylloxera vitifoleae in the 19th century led to the widespread destruction of European grapevines.
Phylloxera vitifoleae attacks the roots of grapevines, causing swellings and lesions that weaken the plant's growth and productivity.
The use of resistant rootstocks has significantly reduced the impact of phylloxera vitifoliae in modern viticulture.
