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Water stress triggers functional compartmentalization in grapevines, influencing how resources are allocated to different plant organs.

The availability of water for irrigation is usually greater at the beginning of spring than in the following months, until the end of summer, in most regions of Spain.

The application of irrigation in vineyard cultivation continues to be a highly debated aspect in terms of the quantity and distribution of water throughout the vegetative growth period.

Cover crops in vineyards have been extensively studied, as the choice of grass species and their management significantly influence soil properties and vine performance.

Context. Botrytis bunch rot occurrence is the most important limitation for the wine industry in humid climate viticulture.