DOI of the book :
10.58233/giesco2025
Climate change increasingly leads to altered growing conditions in viticulture, such as heat stress, drought or high infection pressure favoring pathogen infection.
According to the World Economic Forum and the European Union’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, the loss of biodiversity and the collapse of ecosystems are major threats facing humanity in the future.
Adapting viticulture to climate change is crucial, as it presents significant challenges for future grape production.
The selection of a suitable grape variety (Vitis vinifera L.) for specific viticulture and oenology objectives is a considerable challenge in the context of climate change.
Context and purpose. Climate change and the demand for reducing inputs, including chemical compounds, present significant challenges for perennial fruit crops like grapes and apples.
Grapevine downy mildew (GDM), caused by the obligate biotroph oomycete Plasmopara viticola, is one of the most destructive diseases in viticulture.
Over the past fifteen years or so, a number of theories have emerged on more or less new pruning practices.
Cover crops in vineyards bring numerous benefits, including enhanced soil health, improved water infiltration, and potential pest reduction. However, they also present risks, such as reduced vine vigour and yield due to competition for water and nutrients (Celette & Gary 2013, Garcia et al., 2018).
Consumer demands for environmentally friendly products, including wine, are constantly increasing.
There is an urgent need to develop protective measures for grapevines in historically significant dry-farming vineyards, particularly on Mediterranean islands.