In Chile, there are approximately 182,000 ha planted with grapevines (Vitisvinífera L.), extending over 1 ,500 km along a north-south axis through diverseweather and soil conditions. In the last 40 years, trunk diseases have beenrecognized as important factors that affect the production of table grapes and wine grapes in Chile.PFCHA-BecasDoctor en Ciencias de la Agricultura122p.PFCHA-BecasTERMINADA