Minerality is not linked to soil type
The term "minerality" is frequently used to describe high-quality still-white wines from cooler regions, such as Chablis. However, its sensory meaning and the factors responsible for its presence in wine…
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.…
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…
Effect of soil composition and rootstock genotype on microbial communities
Background and Aim Soil microbiota plays a significant role in plant development and health and appears to be a major component of certain forms of grapevine decline. A greenhouse experiment…