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Vineyard row orientation (Part 3) - canopy physiology
Canopy physiological changes of differently orientated vertically trellised Shiraz grapevines (NS, EW, NE-SW and NW-SE rows) were investigated.
By Kobus Hunter & Neels Volschenk · 8 min read
Vineyard row orientation (Part 1) - canopy light and temperature
Climatic conditions, such as temperature, wind and humidity, and valley floor/edaphic conditions, such as soil water availability and drainage, often force the
By Kobus Hunter & Neels Volschenk · 9 min read
Vineyard row orientation (Part 2) - inter-row wind and canopy humidity
The prevailing wind direction and wind velocity are always considered when vineyards are established in a specific terroir.
By Kobus Hunter & Neels Volschenk · 8 min read
Trellis effects on wine composition (Part 1): Background
Trellising systems are driving the mechanisms that alter canopy microclimates, consequently affecting yield and quality of grapes.
By Astrid Buica, Valeria Panzeri & Hilaria Iipinge · 7 min read
Treated municipal wastewater for irrigation (Part 2): Grapevine water status and vegetative responses
This study’s objective was to assess the sustainability of long-term irrigation with treated municipal wastewater (TMW) on grapevine vegetative growth from the 2014/15 to 2017/18 seasons in commercial vineyards in the Coastal region of the Western Cape, South Africa.
By Carolyn Howell, Karla Hoogendijk, Philip Myburgh, Vink Lategan & Eduard Hoffman · 14 min read
The vine's reserve bank
Carbohydrate reserves in the grapevine play a critical role in various physiological processes. It affects the vine’s overall health, development, growth and ultimate yield.
By Hennie Visser · 6 min read
Near-real-time characterisation of vines
A research project was undertaken to explore advanced image-based techniques for vineyard monitoring to define canopy characteristics and vigour at the plant level.
By Carlos Poblete-Echeverria · 5 min read
Berry stress and wine quality
Many compounds linked to quality in wine originate from stresses experienced by grape berries.
By Doronae · 9 min read
Flying high
Innovative tools are increasingly being used to support the drive for improved quality and greater agricultural productivity and profitability. Locally, grape p
By Lee-anne · 7 min read
Shiraz wines made from vines with different training systems
PHOTO: Wosa Library.
By Wessel du Toit, Petri de Beer and Albert Strever · 4 min read
