Characterize and monitor the microbiological and nutrient components of the soil rhizosphere. Pests and pathogens being investigated in this portion of the project include grape phyloxera population levels and plant parasitic nematode population levels. Evaluate viticultural and enological parameters. Also, routine field sampling activities generally allow the detection of incipient problems from any pests other than the key groups mentioned here. The authors wish to acknowledge the involvement and technical assistance of William O'Keefe, Debra Dexter-Mendez, Greg T. Berg, Chris B. Lake and Mark Salwasser in this project.
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