Protecting vineyards from Powdery Mildew: How our Plant Pathology and Nutrition Laboratory can support your R&D

Erysiphe necator is a notorious fungal pathogen responsible for powdery mildew in grapevines. By coating leaves and grapes in a white powdery growth, it severely reduces photosynthesis, damages fruit quality, and can devastate both yield and wine quality if left unchecked.

Developing effective solutions against this major viticulture disease requires rigorous testing and deep agronomic expertise. That is exactly where our team at the Martillac laboratory comes in.

We offer a comprehensive range of targeted tests to support your product development and ensure your crop protection solutions are ready for the field:
🔹 Resistance Monitoring: Tracking pathogen resistance to numerous active substances, backed by over a decade of historical data and expertise.
🔹 Early-Stage Screening: Fast and reliable screening of new active substances through in vitro and in vivo testing.
🔹 Efficacy Testing: Robust, controlled evaluations of your formulated products on potted plants.

Whether you are developing conventional fungicides or innovative biocontrol solutions, we have the state-of-the-art facilities and protocols to accurately evaluate your products.

➡️ Ready to optimize your powdery mildew solutions? Do not hesitate to contact us! We would be pleased to discuss your projects and propose a testing strategy perfectly tailored to your needs.