Norton Grape Hybrid Could Combat Mildew
Norton Grape Hybrid Could Combat Mildew
Dec 9, 2010 6
Missouri’s official grape may hold the key to resisting common fungal disorders in winegrapes. Norton (also known as Cynthiana) is the state’s signature winegrape, but its origins remain murky to genetic scientists. Norton is now known, however, to possess properties that resist downy and powdery mildew, and viral infections that routinely plague grapes in continental climates like that of Missouri.
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