Development of bunch rots is favoured by:

• Cool or warm temperatures
• High humidity
• Long periods of free moisture on berries
• Large canopies
• Heavy cropping
• Excessive shading reduces light levels and temperature in the bunch zone

Factors that reduce Bunch Rots

• Shoot & leaf plucking
• Exposure of the fruit zone
• Careful watering
• Minimising damage from equipment, raising fruiting wires, LBAM
• RESULTS IN:
• Earlier ripening

Agpath P/L is registered with DPI, Victoria to receive soil and grapevine material from Phylloxera Infested Zones as nominated on the Phylloxera & Grape Industry Board of South Australia website.