Water availability is endangering the production, quality, and economic viability of growing
wine grapes worldwide. Climate change projections reveal warming and drying trends for …

Rising global air temperatures will lead to an increased evapotranspiration and altered
precipitation pattern. In many regions this may result in a negative water balance during the …

Résumé The increasing risk of water deficit stress due to global warming subjects
winegrowers of traditional rain fed viticulture regions to new challenges regarding vine water …

Aims: Water scarcity, associated with climate change, is a particular threat to the
sustainability of viticulture in present areas of cultivation, usually prone to drought. Breeding …

Aims: The impact of water deficit stress on vine shoot growth, berry weight, grape
composition and overall vintage quality was investigated in Bordeaux vineyards. Methods …

Water is now considered the most important but vulnerable resource in the Mediterranean
region. Nevertheless, irrigation expanded fast in the region (eg South Portugal and Spain) to …

Water is critical for viticulture sustainability since grape production, quality and economic
viability are largely dependent on water availability. The total water consumption of …

Aims: Plant water status monitoring during the vineyard growth cycle constitutes a basic
parameter for both harvest quality and vineyard management. Unfortunately, the plant water …

Water is an important factor in the terroirs of grape-growing regions. The vine obtains water
from rainfall and the water table and when it is in short supply, it is necessary either to …

Measuring seasonal plant water status is critical in choosing appropriate management
strategies to ensure yields and quality of agricultural products, particularly in a context of …