Grape berry is an ecological niche for a myriad of microbes, whose interactions with one
another modulate fruit health and can play a role in fermentation, imparting character and …

Grapevine berry shrivel, a ripening disorder, causes significant economic losses in the
worldwide wine and table grape industries. An early interruption in ripening leads to this …

Downy mildew (DM; Plasmopara viticola) is amongst the most severe fungal diseases in
viticulture and the reason for the majority of fungicide applications. To reduce synthetic and …

Among the main challenges in current viticulture, there is the increasing demand for
sustainability in the protection from fungal diseases, such as downy mildew (DM) and …

Numerous fungicide applications are required to control Erysiphe necator, the causative
agent of powdery mildew. This increased demand for cultivars with strong and long-lasting …

Introduction The increase of temperature due to climate change at different phenological
stages of grapevine has already been demonstrated to affect accumulation of primary and …

Abiotic stresses, such as temperature, heat waves, water limitation, solar radiation and the
increase in atmospheric CO2 concentration, significantly influence the accumulation of …

Grapevine (Vitis spp.) is a widespread fruit tree hosting many viral entities that interact with
the plant modifying its responses to the environment. The production of virus‐free plants is …

Vineyards are agroecosystems of great importance in the Niagara Region, Ontario
(Canada). Due to its microclimate, this region is projected to be impacted by climate change …

Modern viticulture faces significant challenges including climate change and increasing crop
diseases, necessitating sustainable solutions to reduce fungicide use and mitigate soil …