In this paper the derivation, parameterization, output and behaviour of the epidemiological model coupling the temporal and spatial vine growth with the development and spread of powdery mildew at the vine stock scale is presented.
To illustrate the behaviour of the model and
the use of the model as a research tool, epidemics were simulated using environmental data reflecting two contrasting but representative seasons of vine growth.The model was used to identify key processes in the interplay between host and pathogen factors that account
for differences in epidemic development.