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Too Much of a Good Thing? Causes and Consequences of Increases in Sugar...

Abstract The sugar content of California wine grapes has increased significantly over the past 10–20 years, and this implies a corresponding increase in the alcohol content of wine made with those...

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The Economic Consequences of Pierce’s Disease and Related Policy in the...

Abstract: Since 2000, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has spent approximately $40 million per year to contain and control the Glassy Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS), which spreads...

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The Costs of Pierce’s Disease in the California Winegrape Industry

Abstract: Pierce’s Disease (PD), caused by a strain of the bacteria Xylella fastidiosa (Xf), was first reported in the 1880s. Xylella blocks the xylem, or water-conducting system of a grapevine,...

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The Costs and Benefits of Pierce’s Disease Research in the California...

Abstract: Pierce’s Disease (PD) of grapevines costs more than $100 million per year, even with public control programs in place that cost $50 million per year (Tumber et al., 2012). If the PD Control...

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The Value of Powdery Mildew Resistance in Grapes: Evidence from California

Abstract: Powdery mildew (PM) is a fungal disease that damages many crops, including grapes. In California, wine, raisin, and table grapes contributed over $3.8 billion to the value of California’s...

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The Costs of Powdery Mildew Management in Grapes and the Value of Resistant...

Abstract: Powdery mildew (PM) is a fungal disease that can affect a variety of crops, but it is the most significant disease in terms of expenses for control and losses in quality and yield faced by...

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