Background Predicted climate changes announce an increase of extreme environmental
conditions including drought and excessive heat and light in classical viticultural regions …

Most of the terrestrial plants including grapevines are targets for both biotic and abiotic
stresses due to their adamant nature. These stresses have caused major concern worldwide …

In Mediterranean climate areas, the available scenarios for climate change suggest an
increase in the frequency of heat waves and severe drought in summer. Grapevine (Vitis …

Worldwide, extensive agricultural losses are attributed to drought, often in combination with
heat in Mediterranean climate regions, where grapevine traditionally grows. The available …

Background Grapes are a major fruit crop around the world. Heat stress can significantly
reduce grape yield and quality. Changes at the molecular level in response to heat stress …

Grapevine is an extremely important crop worldwide. In southern Europe, post-flowering
phases of the growth cycle can occur under high temperatures, excessive light, and drought …

Understanding abiotic stress responses is one of the most important issues in plant research
nowadays. Abiotic stress, including excess light, can promote the onset of oxidative stress …

Background Global climate change will noticeably affect plant vegetative and reproductive
development. The recent increase in temperatures has already impacted yields and …

Abstract Background Grapevine (Vitis species) is among the most important fruit crops in
terms of cultivated area and economic impact. Despite this relevance, little is known about …

Adaptation of viticulture to climate change includes exploration of new geographical areas,
new training systems, new management practices, or new varieties, both for rootstocks and …