Epidemiology

Effects of punctuated heat stress on the grapevine powdery mildew pathogen, Erysiphe necator

Grapevine powdery mildew, caused by the ascomycete *Erysiphe necator*, is a major threat to grapes worldwide. Despite its global impact on grape production, *E. necator* is sensitive to adverse environmental conditions, such as excess heat, free …