The Esca Disease Is Caused by Fungi (IMAGE) Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) Caption The Esca disease is caused by fungi and may lead to the dying of plant shoots or entire vines and, hence, result in major economic losses. Credit Photo: State Institute of Viticulture, Freiburg Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.