Viticulture: 2026
3 September 2026
Economic viability of regenerative viticulture in Sonoma County, California
We present the main outcomes of a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis at the vineyard level of regenerative viticulture in Sonoma County, California. Across four commercial vineyards and a 30-year horizon, regenerative ...
5 August 2026
Development of a drought index for vine water management under Mediterranean climate
Climate change is significantly exposing Mediterranean viticulture to growing risks, particularly those associated with the frequency and duration of water deficit episodes. Significant inter-annual and inter-seasonal variability in these ...
10 July 2026
Exploring the microbiota to identify antagonists of grapevine downy mildew
We investigated the microbial communities of vineyard plots that are part of a grapevine disease monitoring network. We show that several species of fungi and bacteria are more abundant in the leaves and soil of vineyard ...
1 July 2026
Bordeaux mixture and copper – changing practices and future challenges
European viticulture at the end of the 19th century was hit by disastrous introductions of American pathogens: powdery mildew in 1845, phylloxera in the 1860s, downy mildew in 1878, and black rot in 1885. ...
16 June 2026
Detection and quantification of grapevine downy mildew oospores in soil using digital PCR
Downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Plasmopara viticola, is one of the major grapevine diseases. Although oospores in the soil contribute to the initiation and development of epidemics, their abundance and ...
5 June 2026
Interception of copper-based fungicides by cover crops – a way to prevent soil contamination in vineyards?
The use of copper (Cu) fungicides in viticulture has led to the accumulation of Cu in vineyard topsoils, threatening soil health and the sustainability of vineyard ecosystems. This study examines the potential of cover crops ...
4 March 2026
Cryptoblabes gnidiella: a growing challenge for Mediterranean vineyards
The honeydew moth Cryptoblabes gnidiella (Milliére, 1867 (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae, Phycitinae) is native to the Mediterranean region, but is now ...
27 January 2026
Coping with heatwaves: key points to implement mitigation strategies for berry survival
Extreme heat events have become more frequent and can have a significant impact on agricultural crops, including in viticulture. Since the 1970s, both the duration and frequency of these events have increased, resulting in ...
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