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What is the name of the vine disease already known to the Romans, whose name means "rotten wood"?
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Esca
This vine disease was already known to the Romans in ancient times. The name is derived from the Greek "yska", which means "rotten wood". It occurs mainly in warmer regions such as France, Italy and California. According to current knowledge, the fungi Phaeoacremonium, Fomitiporia punctata, Phellinus igniarius and Stereum hirsutum are involved. Phaeoacremonium is also the cause of Petri's disease. It is probably the precursor of Esca, which is why it is known as Young Esca. Esca was very active in Europe in the 1950s. Recently, it has reappeared in southern countries with a Mediterranean...
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