Heat waves are common during most seasons in many grape-growing regions. They negatively affect the quantity and quality of the crop, especially...
irrigation
A field study was conducted in the hot climate of the San Joaquin Valley, where producers struggle to achieve optimal berry colour. Canopy...
All over the world, vineyards are subjected to extreme heat events during the ripening period, and irrigation is a way of mitigating the negative...
Researcher: Prof Melané Vivier, South African Grape and Wine Research Institute, Department of Viticulture and Oenology, Stellenbosch University Aim...
Background and aim: In addition to irrigation, other viticultural practices such as soil management can be applied to improve grapevine (Vitis...
AIM & PROJECT LAYOUT: A pot trial was conducted to assess the effect of simulated rainfall on six soils with different textures, irrigated with...
This study aimed to determine whether in-canopy misters could provide effective cooling in vineyards in order to mitigate the negative effects of...
This field trial aimed to investigate the effect of re-using winery wastewater for irrigation, on the chemical properties of a sandy soil. A...