Fungal diseases present a major limiting
factor of grapevine cultivation in Missouri and in several mid-western states.
The following links provide information on the most important fungal pathogens
that occur in the region. The diseases are described in an outline format to
point out the most essential features that help in their identification and
control. The noted susceptibility of wine grape varieties in each description
has been determined under Missouri conditions. Each outline is followed by
comments to point out the relative importance of the disease under Missouri
conditions.