Soil mineral nitrogen dynamics in cover-cropped irrigated vineyards with contrasting soil textures
Context and purpose of the study. Cover cropping in vineyards supports grape yield, quality, and soil health.
Optimizing vine pruning of Pinot noir and Müller-Thurgau after extreme hail damage
Hail damage can have a major impact on the vine’s physiological growth (defoliation, wood and cane damage) and can lead to significant yield and economic losses.
Exploring between- and within-vineyard variability of “Malvasia di Candia aromatica” vineyards from Colli Piacentini
Several studies demonstrated how climate and soil may be key drivers of variability at different scales.
Drip irrigation and precision cooling reduce impact of extreme heat events during berry ripening
Context and purpose of the study. Heatwaves have become more frequent and intense in several winegrowing regions.
Improving grapevine cloning material of Welshriesling by comprehensive analysis
The important grape variety Welschriesling for Austrian and Southeast European viticulture has been selectively bred over the years for improving some quantitative traits. Collected genotypes as well as the local clones were examined from agricultural, analytical, sensory, and genetic perspectives.
Above and below–research challenges for the future of winegrape production
Grapevines interact with the climate (aboveground) and the soil (belowground), affecting the characteristics of winegrapes produced. These interactions are impacted by climate change, the erosion of biodiversity, and losses of soil organic matter (SOM).
PyExpress – A pipeline for fast and reliable UAV image processing in vineyards
Increasing drought poses a challenge to viticulture, with complex impacts on grape yield and quality. The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in Precision Viticulture offers a valuable tool to detect drought stress, capturing its spatio-temporal variability and thus, supports management strategies.
Effect of auxin treatment on delaying maturation of grape cultivars in the Valpolicella viticultural area
The temperature increase related to ongoing climate changes is causing a progressive anticipation of the ripening time, negatively affecting grape quality at harvest.
Factors affecting flavonols instability of red wines due to climate change
Due to varietal factors, the formation of undesirable deposits of flavonols, especially quercetin (Q), occurs in several red wines.
Enhancing viticulture sustainability with biochar: results of field experiments in Italy
The increasing vulnerability of viticulture to climate change necessitates innovative solutions to improve its sustainability and resilience.
Unraveling grapevine resilience to water and nutrient limitations
Water and nutrient availability significantly impact crop yield, thus the application of sustainable strategies towards efficient water use and nutrient absorption by plants is needed.
Investigation on the potentiality of a biostimulant by Fabaceae tissues and rich in triacontanol to enhance grapevine resilience under drought stress
The primary objective of this research was to investigate the potential benefits of a Fabaceae-based product rich in triacontanol (a long-chain alcohol) applied to Vitis vinifera cv. Merlot, on key physiological and productive parameters of grapevines under controlled water stress conditions.
Enhancing vine resilience and protecting grape production in Mediterranean vineyards: the role of anti-hail shading nets and kaolin applications
Climate change and rising temperatures present a substantial challenge to viticulture, intensifying summer heat stress and accelerating berry ripening.
Investigating the carbon sequestration potential in vineyard soils–the SUSTAIN project
The SUSTAIN project aims at assessing the soil organic carbon (SOC) stock and vulnerability in vineyard in a climate change scenario.
Innovation in pre- and post-harvest biocontrol: novel strategies against Botrytis cinerea for grape preservation
Driven by the demand for sustainable agriculture, biocontrol is emerging as a crucial alternative to chemical fungicides for crop protection.
Short-term canopy strategies to enhance grapevine adaptation to climate change
Context and purpose of the study – Viticulture faces significant challenges due to climate change, with increased frequency of extreme weather events impacting grapevine growth, grape quality, and wine production.
Release and perception of γ-nonalactone and massoia lactone in the red wine matrix: impact of ethanol and acidity
Climate change (CC) is altering grape/wine composition, leading to challenges in maintaining wine sensory quality.
Water use efficiency of Chardonnay under different grafting combinations in the viticultural area of Franciacorta
Drought poses a challenge to future viticulture, exacerbated by climate change, which increases the frequency and severity of water shortages.
Application of remote and proximal sensors for precision vineyard management in Valpolicella
The integration of sensor systems in viticulture is significantly improving vineyard management by enabling faster, comprehensive crop data collection across the entire vineyard, supporting more informed viticultural decision-making, and as a result promoting sustainability.
Impact of copper residues in grape must on alcoholic fermentation: effects on yeast performance, acetaldehyde and SO2 production
A relevant trend in winemaking is to reduce the use of chemical compounds in both the vineyard and winery.