Corky bark

Question 1

Also known as

Answer 1

Wingerdskurfbasskiete

Question 2

Shoots

Answer 2

• do not matue
• soft and rubbery
• display lenght-wise cracks

Question 3

Corky bark in conjunction with

Answer 3

-delayed budburst
-dieback of shoots
-late leaf drop
is associated with
impaired vigour and crop losses

Question 4

Characteristic

Answer 4

uneven ripening
-the bark of these shoots appears thickened and spongy, have a tendency to bend backwards with tips that grow straight upward

-lengthwise cracks occur mainly in internodal swellings
(induced by excessive proliferation of secondary phloem) at the base of these shoots

-the shedding of the outer bark does not occur in wood that is older than 1y with ongoing development of cracks assuming a thickened, coarse & cracked appearance

Question 5

Leaves

Answer 5

appear pale yellow early season

smaller than normal and curly slightly inwards

Question 6

Red grapes

Answer 6

leaves turn red, very early and become dark brown and even purple

Question 7

How to identify corky bark

Answer 7

hardwood indexing