Research concluding to defined sustainable manual mechanical and mechanized pruning systems, “minima potatura” (minima pruning), “no pruning” of low, minimum and zero or “metaethically” elevated conveniently practices in the vineyard: “made in Italy”, “Campus of Conegliano made in Italy” and “non in Italy made”, those applied now more important and “sustainable” for Italy and to define the algorithm for their technical, economical, environmental, social, existential, ethical and harmonically altogether “metaethical” “sustainable” evaluation
In 2011 we finished research conducted for more than 30 years aimed to:1-defined manual, mechanical, mechanized pruning system, of “Minima Potatura” (“Minima Pruning”),
Assessment of 40 years of research in ecophysiology and training of the grapevine
Presentation of Alain Carbonneau’s research activity at INRA Bordeaux and SupAgro Montpellier, within the period 1973 – 2013, in the fields of grapevine Environmental Physiology and training management.
Analyse historique essentielle sur la “grande filière”, sur la “méta-éthique”, sur la “grande filière méta-éthique” et sur le “groupe international multidisciplinaire sur la méta-éthique” du “Conegliano Campus”
Dans ce travail on fera une analyse historique essentielle relativement à la “Grande Filière”, à la “MétaÉthique”, à la “Grande Filière MétaÉthique ”, à le « Groupe International Multidisciplinaire sur la MétaÉthique du Conegliano 2003» et à la “Cabine de Régie et du Coordination du Group International Multidisciplinaire sur la MétaÉthique” du “Conegliano Campus”
New technological tools for yield regulation in minimal hedge pruned vineyards: preliminary results
Good grape quality and cost efficiency are the main objectives in grape production. Cost reduction can be achieved by using forms of minimal pruning.
Effects of clusters exposure levels on pyrazines content in red wines of Vitis vinifera cv. Maturana Tinta de Navarrete
Maturana Tinta de Navarrete is a minority grape variety recovered and authorized in Rioja recently. Due its valuable enological proprieties, it is being planted along the entire appellation, but its volatile sensory attributes are highly influenced by methoxypyrazines concentration.
Molecular and morphological characterization of marginal Vitis vinifera material in Vinhos Verdes DOC region
In Vinhos Verdes DOC Region, production and labeling of wines with indication of “sub-region” is limited to the use of 15 different cultivars (Ministerial Order 668/2010).
Relationship between yield components and multispectral images at the within-field level: A first step to improve sampling for yield estimation
Most of the vineyard yields estimation methods promote the use of random sampling assuming yield variability is random and normally distributed.
Implementation of techniques for remote sensing as a method to determine the productive potential of a viticultural terroir
The aim of this research was to establish the correlation between the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) of the native prairie 3-year prior to the implantation of a vineyard and the subsequent response from the vine.
Using aerial image analyses as a tool for topsoil, soil and substrate mapping in vineyards (Burgundy, France)
The Burgundy vineyards have been recognized for their high diversity of terroirs, controlled by complex interactions between natural processes, historical parameters and soil management practices.
Vineyard problem diagnostic system for mobile computing devices
A computer application for mobile devices was developed for field use by viticulturists to assist with the preliminary diagnosis of vineyard problems.
An UAV-based remote sensing approach for the detection of spatial distribution and development of a grapevine trunk disease
The availability of new tools to detect and monitor vines health status is under evaluation in a vineyard heavily affected by grapevine leaf stripe disease (GLSD).
Infra-red thermal image analysis for grapevines
Infrared thermal images (IRTI) have been used for grapevine research since the early 90’s. Even though its promising results in the assessment of canopy stomatal conductance and plant water status, from the beginning and recent research publications, it has not been fully applied on a commercial scale yet.
Predicting grapevine starch levels using infrared spectroscopy
Proof of concept for a simple, fast and accurate spectroscopy method was proposed for determining starch content of grapevine using Near-Infrared (NIR) and Mid-Infra Red (MIR) spectroscopy.
Hourly simulation of grape bunch light microclimate using hemispherical photography
Hemispherical photography has been widely used in forestry for the assessment of canopy structure (gap fraction and openness), estimation of biomass and leaf area index (LAI), and rate of change in canopy cover.
Design and assessment of new low-input viticulture systems
EU and France have decided for their agricultural policy in the next years to drastically reduce inputs and especially pesticides use before 2018.
Terroir zoning in Douro region
The components and methodology for terroir characterization have been described by Gómez-Miguel and Sotés (1993-2012), taking into account the full range of environmental factors (i.e: climate, lithology, vegetation, topography, soils, altitude, etc.),
A hierarchal terroir model for great lakes viticulture
The terroir effect has been widely described as a hierarchy of many factors including those of climate, soil, cultivar, and human influences.
Measurement of phenology, growth characteristics and berry composition to identify winegrape varieties adapted to future climate scenarios
A limited number of winegrape varieties are grown commercially in Australia. This may restrict the capability of the wine industry to meet challenges associated with predicted climate change scenarios.
Cultural and oenological performance of minority varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) of the Vinhos Verdes DOC region
The Vinhos Verdes DOC Region is one of the largest Portuguese wine regions. In spite of several rivers crossing this region towards the Atlantic ocean conceiving important valleys more or less open,
Effects of light reduction at bloom on fruit set in black magic table grape cultivar in early and late production cycles
A shading experiment in Black Magic cultivar was conducted in Sicily aiming to reduce the number of berries/cluster, maximising quality and value of the production.