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Sustainable Winegrowing with Vineyard Team

Sustainable Winegrowing with Vineyard Team

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 Get the latest science and research for the wine industry with Sustainable Winegrowing. Vineyard Team brings you the experts on resource issues and business trends related to sustainable agriculture to help you put sustainability into practice. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org. Nature & Ecology Science
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  • 293: How Solar Panels Can Improve Vine Resilience and Wine Balance

    293: How Solar Panels Can Improve Vine Resilience and Wine Balance
    Dec 18 2025
    Rising temperatures and erratic weather accelerate ripening, spread disease faster, and shift sugar, alcohol, and acidity levels. All of which threaten wine quality and style. At Geisenheim University, Dr. Manfred Stoll is testing "vitivoltaics": semi-transparent, trackable solar panels installed above vines. The system moderates heat, radiation, and extreme weather, while improving young vine establishment and water infiltration. Beyond the vineyard, this renewable energy can power everything from irrigation pumps to EV charging stations for wine tasting guests. Resources: 281: How Rootstock Impacts Vine Drought Tolerance and Longevity283: Developing Cold-Hardy Grapes with 23andMe TechnologyAgrivoltaics in the VineyardAgrivoltaics in wine growing areasAre These Smart Solar Panels the Future of Sustainable Vineyards?Assessing the economic performance of agrivoltaic systems in vineyards - framework development, simulated scenarios and directions for future researchGrape Growth and Berry Development Under the Agrivoltaic System in VineyardsManfred StollSoaking Up the Sun: Agrivoltaics Build Resiliency into Producers' Operations in Rio Grande Valley Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate Online Courses – DPR & CCA Hours SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member
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    43 mins
  • 292: Testing Vinifera vs. Hybrids: Which Survives Climate Stress Better?

    292: Testing Vinifera vs. Hybrids: Which Survives Climate Stress Better?
    Dec 4 2025
    Will hybrid grapes help vineyards survive climate change? Professor Karine Pedneault of the Université du Québec en Outaouais explores this question through trials that expose grapevines to drought and heat stress. Testing both vinifera and hybrid varieties, her research measured plant water flow and metabolic responses to determine resilience. While hybrids still carry a stigma around flavor, they showed promising resistance, raising the potential to reduce fungicide use by up to half and adapt more sustainably to extreme weather scenarios. Resources: 223: New Decision Support System for Irrigation Efficiency213: High Resolution Data from Space Helps Farmers Plan for Climate ChangeKarine Pedneault Karine Pedneault – Google ScholarKarine Pedneault - InstagramKarine Pedneault - LinkedInKarine Pedneault – Research GateMetabolic response of vitis vinifera and interspecific vitis sp. varieties to heat stress, water deficit and combined stress, using a metabolomic approachThe organic vineyard as a balanced ecosystem: Improved organic grape management and impacts on wine quality Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - DonateOnline Courses – DPR & CCA HoursSIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member
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    41 mins
  • 290: Fighting Powdery Mildew with UVC Light

    290: Fighting Powdery Mildew with UVC Light
    Nov 20 2025
    With fungicide resistance on the rise, grape growers are looking for new ways to manage powdery mildew. Lexi McDaniel, Viticulture Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, explores the science behind using UVC light to combat this grapevine disease by directly disrupting the DNA bonds needed for replication. She shares insights from her trials, including why the light must be applied at night, how often it needs to pass through the vineyard, and how this technique compares to traditional fungicide programs in both cost and effectiveness. Resources: 117: Grapevine Mildew Control with UV Light197: Managing the Sour Rot Disease Complex in Grapes219: Intelligent Sprayers to Improve Fungicide Applications and Save Money235: Battling Fungicide Resistance with Glove Sampling266: Soft Pesticide Trial: Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Botrytis, and Sour RotField-Scale Ultraviolet-C Light Applications to Manage Grapevine Powdery MildewGrapevine Powery Mildew UV-C InformationIntroducing UVC applications for powdery mildew control in grapevinesLexie McDanielNorth Carolina State ExtensionUltraviolet-C (UVC) Light Can Be a Powerful Tool Against Grapevine Powdery Mildew Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - DonateOnline Courses – DPR & CCA HoursSIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team – Become a Member
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    28 mins
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