Can plant shaking reduce the incidence of Botrytis?
Wine production is expanding in Scandinavia with a focus on organic growing, and Solaris becoming the signature grape of the region.
High levels of copper and persistent synthetic pesticides in vineyard soils
Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola), powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) and bunch rot (Botrytis cinerea) are the most prevalent fungal diseases in viticulture.
Linking soil C cycling and microbial diversity under regenerative management in Northern California (USA) vineyards
Regenerative agriculture (RA) practices aim to minimize soil disturbance, keep soil covered, maintain living roots underground, and integrate livestock to improve soil health and sustainability.
Can different green manure fertilizations affect the vine balance and grape quality? First evidence of multi-year study
In the context of sustainable viticulture that implements organic practices to maintain soil fertility, green manuring plays a crucial role due to its ability to stock carbon and nitrogen in soil while supporting biodiversity.
Influence of plant growth regulators and water deficit on cv. Krissy table grape
Context and purpose of the study. The quality of table grape clusters significantly affects consumer perception and market value, with berry size, texture, color, and overall appearance playing key roles.
Grassland and patch scale diversity in supporting avian diversity and potential ecosystem services
The composition and structure of vineyard landscapes significantly affect bird communities and the ecosystem services they provide in agriculture.
WHEY protein hydrolysates enhance grapevine resilience to abiotic and biotic stresses
Context and purpose of the study. The growing need for sustainable solutions in viticulture has led to increased interest in biostimulants that can enhance plant resilience to both abiotic and biotic stresses.
Impact of Ecklonia maxima seaweed extract on the vegetative, reproductive and microbiome in Vitis vinifera L. cv Cabernet-Sauvignon
Context and purpose of the study. Climate change is a major challenge in wine production. It results in erratic weather conditions which may lead to a reduction in grape yield and the subsequent grape and wine quality.
First application of an original methodology created to overcome conflicts between stakeholders in an important wine-growing territory: methodology, results, and perspectives in the application of sustainability EME4.1C
Considering the previous research and activities, also, on Sustainability EME4.1C which, as widely known, considers in a harmonious chain all the factors material, immaterial, moral and spiritual related to all aspects environmental, economic, social, existential, relational, ethical, technical and “MetaEthic” indexed 4.1C
Spiders in vineyards show varying effects of inter-row management and the surrounding landscape
In vineyards, management and the surrounding landscape can have different effects on spiders. In temperate regions management (organic vs. conventional) may have less strong effects than for other crops.
Cover crops sown in the inter-rows shape the weed communities in three vineyards across Italy
The use of cover crops (CCs) is widely proposed as an alternative to traditional soil management in vineyards to exploit a wide range of ecosystem services. The presence of a CC in the inter-row space is known to control spontaneous vegetation in vineyards, primarily through the biomass of the sown crop, which competes with other spontaneous species for soil resources.
Developing effective physiological strategies to rejuvenate virus-infected vineyards by lowering the virus load in infected grapevines
Context and purpose of the study. The wine industries face significant challenges from two highly detrimental viruses: leafroll and red blotch.
Fungal communites diversity and functional roles of different types of Botrytis cinerea infected grape berries on different growing sites
Botrytis cinerea, an Ascomycota pathogen with a broad host range, infects over 1200 plant species. Grapes infected by this pathogen, which subsequently develop a noble rot, remain in the vineyard for an extended period, thus being exposed to a diverse array of physical, chemical and biological factors, which give rise to a complex microbial community.
Understanding the onset of systemic infection of red blotch virus and phenotypic studies of grapevines expressing a red blotch virus infectious clone
Context and purpose of the study. Red Blotch disease, an affliction caused by the Grapevine red blotch-associated virus (GRBaV), represents a formidable challenge for grape growers and winemakers in prominent viticultural regions around the world.
Effect of ozone application for low-input postharvest dehydration of wine grapes
The postharvest dehydration of grapes is a traditional practice to obtain wines with unique traits (e.g., sweet, dry/reinforced).
ABA and ethephon alleviated to a different extent the impact of elevated temperatures on grape berry composition
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) forecasts an increase in global temperature and a decrease in relative humidity (RH) in the coming decades, which may have implications for berry ripening and composition.
Shift of Nitrogen Resources by biotic interaction in grapevine
Grape phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae Fitch), a monophagous pest of the grapevine, induces nodosities on the roots through its sap-sucking activity.
Can grapevine intra-varietal genetic variability be a tool for climate change adaptation? A case study at a hot and dry environment
Climate change projections point to an increase of temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns in the mediterranean region.
Modelling leaf water potential from physiological and meteorological variables – A machine learning approach
Viticulture is a key economic sector in the mediterranean region. However, climate change is affecting global viticulture, increasing the frequency of heatwaves and drought events.
Responses of grapevine cells to physiological doses of ethanol, among which induced resistance to heat stress
Grapevine naturally endures stresses like heat, drought, and hypoxia. A recent study showed very low oxygen levels inside grape berries, linked to ethanol content.