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Synthesis of scientific research on the application of mechanized grapevine pruning in the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

One of the basic problems in the viticulture branch is the improvement of perspective technologies for both vine training systems: with vertical standing and with free position of shoots, adapted to the requirements of complex mechanization. The multi-annual experimental data, obtained (in the years 1980-2023) on the varieties Feteasca alba, Rkatsiteli, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat Ottonel, Pinot blanc R7, served as the basis for modernizing the trellis to the system with free positioning of canes and shoots, improving the system of forming trunks and their accommodation to favor the application of devices for mechanical punning of vine canes.
Research results demonstrate that the amount of benefit obtained from mechanical (mechanized) punning compared to that obtained from manual pruning increases by 40-70%, and the recovery of additional expenses is essential, varying, depending on the training system and the planting scheme, from 2.5 to 4.2 (MDL) per 1 (MDL) of additional expenses
Синтез научных исследований по применению механизированной обрезке винограда в Республике Молдова

Аннотация. Основной проблемой в виноградарстве является разработка перспективных технологий для культуры винограда обеих систем: с вертикальным ведением и со свободным ведением побегов, приспособленных к требованиям комплексной механизации. Данные многолетних исследований полученные в 1980-2023 гг. на сортах Фетяска белая, Ркацители, Каберне Совиньон, Мускат Оттонель, Пино белый R7, послужили основной базой для модернизации шпалеры при системе ведения побегов со свободным ведением плодовых лоз и побегов, совершенствования системы формирования кустов и приспособления их для улучшения работы агрегатов при механизированной обрезке виноградных лоз.
Результаты исследований показывают, что сумма полученной прибыли при механизированной обработке по сравнению с ручной возрастает на 40-70%, а возмещение дополнительных затрат является существенным и варьирует в зависимости от системы ведения и схемы посадки кустов и составляет от 2,5 до 4,2 лей на один лей дополнительных затрат.

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Publication date: September 22, 2025

Issue: 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine

Type: Short communication

Authors

Андрей Ботнаренко1, Михаил Рапча1, Федор Казак1, Михаил Магер1, Тамара Вицелару1

1 Public Institution National Institute for Applied Research in Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Department of Horticulture, Section of Horticultural Plant Technology, MD-2070 Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

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