date:Jun 17, 2015
ustry has recovered but the bacterial disease is still a threat to vine health.
Scientists have harnessed the power of microorganisms to develop natural agents that can combat Psa from above- and below-ground. A combination of these natural agents may prove to be more effective at controlling this disease and improving kiwifruit vine health than using either agent alone, and field trials to test this are underway.
Psa was discovered in New Zealand in November 2010 and has spread rapidly throug