Pearl bodies on grapevine cells

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Pearl bodies
Tom Zabadal , MSU Horticulture

Pearl bodies are enlarged cells on the surface layer of grapevine cells. They are often mistaken for the insect eggs and cause no harm to the vine.

Pearl bodies on grapevine cells

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