Grapevine Leafroll Disease

What is Grapevine Leafroll Disease? Grapevine leafroll disease is one of the most widespread and feared viral diseases in viticulture. It is caused by a group of viruses, mainly…

17 January 2025

Topgrafting and on-site grafting: methods and advantages

TOPGRAFTING AND IN-FIELD GRAFTING IN VITICULTURE Changing grape variety or clone, rejuvenating a vine, or introducing a massal selection: topgrafting and on-site grafting are quick and effective…

12 August 2024

Organic Viticulture: The Use of Plant Extracts

In organic viticulture, natural solutions to protect the vine and boost its vitality are a priority. Among the tools available to committed winegrowers, plant extracts play a key role.…

28 May 2024

Training a Vine: Building the Foundations of a Lasting Vine Stock

The success of a vineyard starts with the very first pruning. During the first three years, the goal is not production, but the formation of a healthy, well-structured vine…

8 November 2023

Massal selection: preserving the vineyard’s genetic heritage

In the context of vineyard restructuring and clonal standardization, massal selection is once again at the heart of viticultural concerns. It helps preserve the genetic diversity of grape varieties…

15 June 2022

Grapevine Trunk Disease Management for Vineyard longevity

Grapevine trunk diseases, such as esca, have become a scourge for vineyards. They cause accelerated vine decline and can lead to up to 5% mortality per year in certain…

12 March 2022

Soil Management under the Vine Row: Methods and Ecosystem Impacts

Mechanical, chemical or thermal weeding: an overview of under-vine soil management practices and their environmental impact. UNDER-VINE SOIL MANAGEMENT Managing the inter-vine zone, the strip of…

18 July 2021

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