A guide to identifying probable causes of distorted growth in grapevines. One cause is a disorder known as Short Shoot Syndrome (SSS), which is associated with mite feeding damage. However, similar abnormal growth symptoms can be caused by spring frost damage, herbicide damage, vine imbalance (overcropping of vines), nutrient deficiency or toxicity, and other pests such as cane borers or shothole beetles.
Organization |
Oregon State University Extension |
Publisher |
Oregon State University |
Published |
March, 2009 |
Material Type |
Written Material |