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Phylloxera

Created:

17 May 2023

Updated:

17 May 2023

Phylloxera

Native to North America, phylloxera is a small aphid that feeds on the roots of grape vines. It was accidentally imported to Europe around 1860 and caused havoc. In the end, most European vineyards had to be dug up and replaced with vines grafted onto American rootstock that was resistant to the pest.

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