Vine shoot extract as an alternative to sulphur dioxide
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is widely used in the wine industry for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. European Union regulations limit SO2 content in red and white wines to 150 mg/L…
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria
Grape production in the Sao Francisco Valley in Brazil requires large amounts of fertiliser input, fuelling cost inflation for producers. Researchers prospected six sites for plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria to identify…
Irrigation strategy during heatwaves: Softening the blow
All over the world, vineyards are subjected to extreme heat events during the ripening period, and irrigation is a way of mitigating the negative effects of these heat spikes. A…
Long-term vineyard grazing increases soil carbon storage
In this study, researchers wanted to understand the impact of vineyard grazing on soil organic carbon and underlying biochemical processes to develop best management practices for this growing management outlook.…
Towards a carbon-neutral wine industry – Lessons from Australia
The Australian grape and wine sector has committed to reducing its carbon footprint through an active mitigation policy, concentrating in the shorter-term future on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions.…
Susceptibility of grapevine sucker and green shoot wounds to trunk disease pathogens
Grapevine trunk disease fungi infect vines through openings, primarily pruning wounds. The main objective of this study was to understand the role of sucker wounds and wounds made by the…
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The effect of Botrytis infection on red wine colour
Botrytis cinerea infection of grapes can cause various problems in winemaking. One of these problems is the loss of the red wine colour. This can be attributed to the laccase…
Disentangling the mixed effects of soil management on microbial diversity and soil functions
Introduction Promoting soil functioning by maintaining soil microbial diversity and activity is central to sustainable agriculture. In viticulture, soil management often includes tillage, which poses a multifaceted disturbance to the…
The effects of using shading nets in vineyards
The effects of shading nets in vineyards have been studied extensively, and this review aims to assess the consequences of using artificial shading on grape production. Introduction Viticulture worldwide…
Influence of pruning and vine age on xylem water transport
Aim of the study & methods To investigate the effect of age and pruning characteristics on grapevine hydraulic conduction, a study was carried out between 2017 and 2020. Two pruning…