In this article:

Overview of what is a virus, how they spread and how the various methods of virus transmission are relevent to viticultural practice in Australia.

The six known viruses effecting grapevines in Australia are discussed.

First in a series of two articles, with the second article to discuss detection of infection, specific effects of viruses and treatment methods.

Grapevine Virus Disease – What are they?

1974, The Australian Grapegrower and Winemaker, vol 122, month 2, pages 6-7

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