DOI of the book :
10.58233/giesco2025
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.
The use of compost as amendment in agriculture is a well-established practice, strongly recommended for numerous benefits.
Irrigation initiation timing is a critical annual management decision that has cascading effects on grapevine productivity and wine quality.
As an economically important fruit crop, continuous cropping of grapes can potentially impact soil health resulting in decreased yields.
Context and purpose of the study. The breeding of PIWI varieties has a long tradition in the Czech Republic. In the last two years, 9 new PIWI varieties have been registered.
Climate change and its consequences are becoming an increasing challenge for viticulture. The breeding of new grapevine varieties that are better adapted to the changing conditions offers a possible solution.
The societal pressure to reduce the use of pesticides in Switzerland is steadily increasing. Viticulture is particularly in focus due to the frequent use of fungicides to combat downy and powdery mildew.
The ability, and the underlying mechanisms of grapevines to cope with and adapt to recurring water constraints, are the focuses of this study.
n the last years, viticulture precision tools have been made available for farmers for different crops. The feeling that these tools are mandatory on an agriculture of the future have been disseminated by commercial entities but also from policy makers.