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Robbing fruit of its vine.

Authors :
Spake, Amanda
Source :
U.S. News & World Report. 06/26/2000, Vol. 128 Issue 25, p63. 2/3p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Reports on damage being done to grape crops in California vineyards by the glassy-winged sharpshooter. Ability of the insect to infect grape vines with a Xyella fastidiosa, bacteria that inhibits the vine's ability to absorb water; Efforts of entomologists to fight the insect; Economic aspects of the destruction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00415537
Volume :
128
Issue :
25
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
U.S. News & World Report
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
3218375