Some $600 million required to fight grape Phylloxera

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16.11.2009, 22:32

Avag Harutyunian, chairman of the Union of Armenian Winemakers, said today some $600 million are required to fight grape phylloxera.

YEREVAN, November 16, /ARKA/. Avag Harutyunian, chairman of the Union of Armenian Winemakers, said today some $600 million are required to fight grape phylloxera.

Phylloxera is a pest of commercial grapevines worldwide, originally native to eastern North America. These almost microscopic, pale yellow sap-sucking insects feed on the roots and leaves of grapevines.

Studies have shown that vineyards infested with phylloxera can lose 20 per cent of production in only the first year of infestation. Vines generally become uneconomic within 3 to 10 years of infestation. The spread of phylloxera and the rate of destruction varies depending on factors including soil condition, the age of the vine and how much the vine has been stressed.

According to Avag Harutyunian, the $600 million need to be added by hard work that may last 5-6 years.’ He warned that otherwise Armenia would risk losing its vineyards. -0-

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