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The vineyard from planting to harvest: site and variety selection, trellising and training systems, winter and summer pruning, crop load management, protection against diseases and frost, and the specific needs of table versus wine grape varieties.
9 min read For agronomists
American grapevine species became the foundation of modern breeding and the basis for protecting European vines from phylloxera. The article examines the biological properties of wild forms, the reasons for their incompatibility with European cultivars, and the path to creating effective rootstocks
9 min read For agronomists
The article describes the evolutionary changes of the grapevine that allowed it to become an efficient vine, and also reveals the physiological mechanisms of regeneration and distribution of nutrients underlying the agricultural practices
14 min read For agronomists
The grapevine root system is responsible for plant nutrition, amino acid synthesis, and storage of nutrient reserves. The article examines the mechanisms of root function, their chemical composition, and the factors affecting grapevine development
12 min read For agronomists
The grapevine stem performs key transport and storage functions, ensuring the vital activity of the entire vine. The article reveals the anatomical features of the vine, the patterns of shoot development, and the role of nodes in the distribution of nutrients
8 min read For agronomists
The leaf is the primary organ of the vine, providing the plant with nutrients. The article examines the growth cycles of the leaf blade, the influence of environmental conditions on photosynthesis, and leaf area indices under various canopy formation methods
16 min read For agronomists
Grapevine buds are growth points where the organs of a future plant are initiated. The article describes the biological features of lateral buds, overwintering buds, and latent buds, as well as the mechanisms of their development and shoot formation
