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The Variability and Trend of Harvest Dates of Table and Pisco Grapes in Northern Chile Are Independently Influenced by Bioclimatic Indices †

by
Nicolás Verdugo-Vásquez
1,*,
Antonio Ibacache-González
1 and
Gastón Gutiérrez-Gamboa
2,3,*
1
Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, INIA Intihuasi, Colina San Joaquín s/n, La Serena, Región de Coquimbo 1710088, Chile
2
Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, INIA Carillanca, km 10 Camino Cajón-Vilcún s/n, Temuco 4781312, Chile
3
Escuela de Agronomía, Facultad de Ciencias, Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Mayor, Temuco 4801043, Chile
*
Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
This work is dedicated to the memory of Antonio Ibacache-González, whose contributions to viticulture, particularly in rootstock selection and climate change adaptation, greatly advanced the industry in Chile. His dedication, knowledge, and generosity left a lasting impact on both science and those who had the privilege of working with him. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations.
Horticulturae 2025, 11(4), 425; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11040425
Submission received: 15 February 2025 / Revised: 5 April 2025 / Accepted: 13 April 2025 / Published: 16 April 2025
(This article belongs to the Section Viticulture)

Abstract

(1) Background: The variability and trend in harvest dates of table and Pisco grapes have been scarcely studied. This can be closely influenced by bioclimatic indices since they account for the interactions between climatic factors and vine phenology. Understanding the environmental factors influencing harvest timing has become increasingly critical to perform specific viticultural practices. (2) Methods: The aim of this research was to evaluate the influence of bioclimatic indices on variability and trend of harvest date from the 2002–2003 to 2017–2018 seasons in Flame Seedless, Thompson Seedless, Muscat of Alexandria, and Moscatel Rosada growing in Northern Chile. (3) Results: The harvest date of Flame Seedless advanced significantly with an increasing Growing Season Temperature (GST) (from 1 October to 31 December), while Thompson Seedless showed a significant advancement in harvest date with rising the Maximum Springtime Temperature Summation SONmax (from 1 September to 30 November) values. Similarly, the harvest date of Muscat of Alexandria was significantly earlier with higher Heliothermal Index (HI) (from 1 July to 31 January and from 1 August to 30 April) values, whereas Moscatel Rosada exhibited a significant advancement in harvest date as the GST (from 1 July to 31 December and from 1 July to 31 January) increased. The trend in the harvest date of Thompson Seedless was statistically significant, reaching a coefficient of determination of 0.42. (4) Conclusions: Understanding the influence of bioclimatic indices on harvest date in long-term periods is critical in the context of climatic variability since producers can make more informed decisions to optimize grape quality and maintain sustainability in production systems.
Keywords: Vitis vinifera; growing degree days; heat unit; springtime temperature; thermal accumulation; viticulture; warmest month temperature Vitis vinifera; growing degree days; heat unit; springtime temperature; thermal accumulation; viticulture; warmest month temperature

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Verdugo-Vásquez, N.; Ibacache-González, A.; Gutiérrez-Gamboa, G. The Variability and Trend of Harvest Dates of Table and Pisco Grapes in Northern Chile Are Independently Influenced by Bioclimatic Indices. Horticulturae 2025, 11, 425. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11040425

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Verdugo-Vásquez N, Ibacache-González A, Gutiérrez-Gamboa G. The Variability and Trend of Harvest Dates of Table and Pisco Grapes in Northern Chile Are Independently Influenced by Bioclimatic Indices. Horticulturae. 2025; 11(4):425. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11040425

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Verdugo-Vásquez, Nicolás, Antonio Ibacache-González, and Gastón Gutiérrez-Gamboa. 2025. "The Variability and Trend of Harvest Dates of Table and Pisco Grapes in Northern Chile Are Independently Influenced by Bioclimatic Indices" Horticulturae 11, no. 4: 425. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11040425

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Verdugo-Vásquez, N., Ibacache-González, A., & Gutiérrez-Gamboa, G. (2025). The Variability and Trend of Harvest Dates of Table and Pisco Grapes in Northern Chile Are Independently Influenced by Bioclimatic Indices. Horticulturae, 11(4), 425. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11040425

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