Oxidant stipple: an air pollution problem of New York vineyards

Journal Article · · N Y Food Life Sci; (United States)

OSTI ID:5518399

Kender, W J; Musselman, R C

Air pollutants injure many species of plants. Ozone is the most prevalent and destructive gas. Research at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva has led to the identification of the cause of a new malady of grapevines, termed oxidant stipple. This manifestation of ozone injury is widespread in grape-growing regions of the state and in other areas near the Great Lakes. A wide range of sensitivity to ozone exists among the grape varieties grown in the State. Several chemicals have been found that give varying degrees of protection against oxidant-induced plant injury. The amount of injury to grape leaves is strongly determined by the vine's management. A wide range in the symptoms on Concord vines was attributable to differences in nitrogen fertilization, use of rootstocks, crop load, and soil moisture. 4 figures.

• Research Organization: Dept. of Pomology and Viticulture, Geneva, Switzerland
• OSTI ID: 5518399
• Journal Information: N Y Food Life Sci; (United States), Journal Name: N Y Food Life Sci; (United States) Vol. 9:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

560303* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology-- Plants-- (-1987)
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
AIR POLLUTION
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
FEDERAL REGION II
FERTILIZERS
FOOD
FRUITS
GRAPES
INJURIES
LEAVES
NEW YORK
NORTH AMERICA
OZONE
POLLUTION
RESPONSE MODIFYING FACTORS
SENSITIVITY
SYMPTOMS
USA