Phylloxera Vitifoleae (Noun)
Meaning
Destructive to various grape plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Phylloxera vitifoliae is a highly destructive insect that causes significant damage to grapevines worldwide by laying eggs and feeding on the roots.
- Grape farmers have been battling phylloxera vitifoliae for centuries, as this pest has led to widespread devastation of various grape plants.
- One of the most significant risks to wine production, phylloxera vitifoliae continues to be a major problem for grape plantations across the globe.
- Phylloxera vitifoliae has been especially destructive to Vitis vinifera, the grape species most commonly used for wine production, significantly impacting wine production and vineyards.
- Efforts to develop phylloxera vitifoliae-resistant grape varieties have been somewhat successful, but many older grape plantations continue to be vulnerable to this destructive pest.