UC Davis Study Finds Gray Mold Adapts to Each Crop

Researchers at UC Davis have discovered that gray mold, one of the wine industry's most persistent fungal problems, adapts differently depending on which crop it's infecting. This finding is particularly relevant for vineyard managers across Europe and the UK, as it suggests that one-size-fits-all fungicide strategies might need updating. Understanding how the fungus evolves could help growers develop more targeted, sustainable approaches to protecting their vines from this costly disease.