Gray mold
- Pronunciation
- /GRAY mold/
- Category
- Disease
- Singular
- Gray mold
- Plural
- Gray molds
Definition
A fungal disease that affects grapevines, characterized by gray or grayish-brown lesions on berries and stems.
Etymology
The name reflects the appearance of the fungal growth on infected grapes.
Example
Gray mold can cause significant losses in grape production.
Related Terms
- Botrytis
- Botrytis cinerea
Usage Notes
Gray mold is caused by the fungus *Botrytis cinerea* and can be controlled with fungicides.