Phylloxera-infested grapevines have reduced chlorophyll and increased photoprotective pigment content — can leaf pigment composition aid pest detection?

Grape phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae Fitch) is a root-feeding pest of grapevines. In Australia, phylloxera-infested vineyards are subjected to quarantine restrictions and early detection remains vital for the timely implementation of post-outbreak quarantine protocols. Current detection metho... View More