Guardians of the vineyard: Canines and chemistry work to combat powdery mildew

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Mar 23, 2025, 5:00 am282 ptsTop
Dogs have many jobs, but one you may not expect is identifying grapevines coated in a destructive and highly contagious fungus. Although dogs can detect serious vine infections by smell, scientists don't know exactly what odor molecules are triggering the response.

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Guardians of the vineyard: Canines and chemistry work to combat powdery mildew

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