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phylloxera [Brit ˌfɪlɒkˈsɪərə, fɪˈlɒksərə, Am fəˈlɑks(ə)rə, ˌfiˌlɑkˈsirə] N

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In the late nineteenth century the vineyards were decimated by phylloxera. en.wikipedia.org

This practice became particularly prominent following the devastation of the phylloxera epidemic in the 19th century when the supply of expensive premium wine was scarce. en.wikipedia.org

The sand based soils have also had the benefit of keeping the phylloxera louse at bay. en.wikipedia.org

However, in 1892, the phylloxera plague devastated the vineyards, destroying an estimated 98% of the 50,000 ha of vines planted at that time. en.wikipedia.org

However, the advent of phylloxera destroyed the island's grapevines, and the town's sailing vessels could not compete with the new steam ships. en.wikipedia.org

Currently there is no cure for phylloxera and unlike other grape diseases such as powdery or downy mildew, there is no chemical control or response. en.wikipedia.org

However, the phylloxera pest unexpectedly struck in 1989, devastating the vineyards and reducing production by 60% over the next five years. en.wikipedia.org

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