Climate change presents a challenge for agriculture worldwide. Yet, crop productivity is negatively impacted by abiotic hazards such as high temperatures and water deficit.
Accurate and non-destructive monitoring of grape ripening is essential for optimising harvest decisions, particularly under water stress conditions.
The phenological stage of the grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) represents a fundamental element in vineyard management, since it determines key practices such as fertilization, irrigation, phytosanitary interventions and optimal harvest time (Mullins et al., 1992).
In the context of climate change and the need to reduce inputs, optimising photosynthesis and grapevine performance requires a better understanding of the interactions between water status, nitrogen availability, and source-sink relationships.
Increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) in vineyards enhances soil health with associated benefits for climate change resilience and mitigation.
Hydrogels are soil-conditioning materials capable of absorbing substantial amounts of water relative to their weight.
Water stress triggers functional compartmentalization in grapevines, influencing how resources are allocated to different plant organs.
The availability of water for irrigation is usually greater at the beginning of spring than in the following months, until the end of summer, in most regions of Spain.
The application of irrigation in vineyard cultivation continues to be a highly debated aspect in terms of the quantity and distribution of water throughout the vegetative growth period.
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.