This article synthetizes observations from five experiments and reports on the effects of
timing and intensity of defoliation on the white and red Vitis vinifera cultivars Pinot noir …

Background The aim of the present work was to investigate the effect of early leaf removal
and cluster thinning treatments in the Mediterranean climate on berry growth and how these …

Abstract Background and Aims Generally, grapevine roots have been less studied than the
above‐ground parts of the plant. Here we analyse scion–rootstock interactions in mature …

Background and goals Vineyard management practices can improve production outcomes,
including fruit quality and disease prevention. The results of these practices are variable due …

Microclimate and irradiation have long been known to influence winegrape (Vitis vinifera)
quality. However, microclimate influence on white grape quality has remained understudied …

Kaolin particle film (KPF) is an aqueous formulation of chemically inert mineral particles that
can be sprayed on the surface of crops to form a protective film, resulting in increased fruit …

BACKGROUND Defoliation is a cultural practice for crop management in grapevines and the
benefits effects have been demonstrated. Here, the influence of 'early'leaf removal on the …

Leaf removal (LR) treatments improve the photosynthetic capacity of the remaining leaves
and induce flavonoid synthesis as a stress response in the common grapevine (Vitis vinifera …

Leaf removal is known to enhance light exposure of clusters and therefore may affect grape
composition. Owing to the risk of decreasing grape quality or sunburn as a consequence of …

The aim of this study was to determine the impact of two different treatments of early
defoliation performed before blooming on: grape yield, chemical parameters, polyphenols …