The molecular dialogue between grapevine inflorescence/berry and Botrytis cinerea during initial, quiescent and egression infection stages
Grape quality and yield are affected by bunch rot disease, caused by the necrotrophic fungus Botrytis cinerea. Primary infection often occurs at blooming, although the fungus remains quiescent until maturity and egresses at ripening, causing bunch rot. The molecular dialogue between B. cinerea and the grapevine inflorescence/berry from bloom until maturity is not completely elucidated, although its understanding is vital to implement proper management. In this study, a molecular characterization of the B.