Grapevine reproductive development extends over two growing seasons (vegetative cycles),
for the complete formation of inflorescences and clusters. Induction and floral differentiation …

Decisions made during the establishment and reworking of permanent cordon arms may
have long-term consequences on vineyard health and longevity. This review aims to …

Background and aims: Bud fruitfulness is a key component of grapevine reproductive
performance as it determines crop production for the following growing season. While …

Microscopic bud dissection can be used to assess grapevine bud fruitfulness prior to winter
pruning and long before actual bud fruitfulness can be measured in the vineyard the …

Vigor and crop level management are important practices for premium wine grape
production. The implications of crop thinning 'Pinot noir'(Vitis vinifera L.) vines of varying …

Aims: Microscopic bud dissection is commonly used to assess grapevine bud fertility and
thereby predict yield for the following season. Grapevine yield has been shown to increase …

Minirhizotron tubes were installed to monitor root growth dynamics of mature Shiraz
grapevines in a rootstock trial established in the hot climate Riverina region of New South …

Bud necrosis (BN) is a common disorder that affects Vitis vinifera L. and reduces its potential
yield. To minimize the losses caused by BN, the double pruning management was applied …

Assessing bud fruitfulness (fertility) before budburst can provide useful information for
determining the yield potential for the following growing season and allows the number of …

Background and Aims C abernet S auvignon and M erlot are V itis vinifera cultivars known to
be susceptible to poor fruitset in cool climates (MJT 19° C–20.9° C). The importance of …