Topic · 59 articles

Viticulture

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.

17 min read For agronomists

Morphology and anatomical structure of the grapevine cluster and berries

The article examines the process of cluster formation from the inflorescence, the specific features of the rachis structure, and the anatomical characteristics of grape berries. This material will help to understand the correlation between fruit structure, its quality, and yield.

7 min read For agronomists

Environmental factors and management of vineyard productivity

Grape harvest quality directly depends on the complex of external conditions and proper management of the phytoclimate. The article explains the application of Liebig's law in agricultural engineering and reveals the role of the light regime in realizing the productive potential of the vine

11 min read For agronomists

The influence of relief and altitude on viticulture

The article examines the influence of vertical zonation and relief features on grape growing conditions. You will learn how altitude and slope aspect regulate the thermal regime, the growing season, and the quality indicators of the harvest.

13 min read For agronomists

Influence of soil conditions on grape yield and quality

Grape yield and quality directly depend on the physical properties of the soil and the characteristics of deep horizons. The article explains why the choice of site is critical for vine development and which soil parameters determine the success of viticulture.