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Sustainable Viticulture for Climate Change Adaptation
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Sustainable Viticulture for Climate Change Adaptation

A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Production".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 2950

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Dr. Lia-Tania Dinis

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Department of Agronomy, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
Interests: plant physiology; fruit quality; mitigation strategies against (a)biotic stress; antioxidant orquestra; sustainability
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Dr. Sandra Pereira

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Department of Biology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
Interests: plant physiology; biochemistry; climate change; mitigation strategies; sustainable agriculture; biostimulants
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Dr. Sandra Martins

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Department of Biology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
Interests: plant physiology; sustainable soil management; plant biochemistry; climate change adaptation and mitigation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Climate change exerts significant pressure on viticulture regions around the world, exacerbating existing challenges to sustainable production methods. The escalation of extreme weather phenomena, such as heatwaves, floods, and prolonged droughts, is becoming more frequent, alongside the stark reality of water scarcity. Natural elements like radiation, temperature, precipitation, and humidity, as well as human-induced factors such as management practices and socio-economic issues, contribute to alterations in plant growth, yield, and fruit quality. These abiotic stressors disrupt the phenology timing and duration of vineyards and hinder plant physiological functions, ultimately jeopardizing yield and fruit quality due to imbalanced sugar accumulation, the altered production of secondary metabolites, and compromised quality traits. Hence, the objective of this Special Issue is to explore sustainable solutions that growers and farmers can adopt to maintain yield and fruit quality in the face of impending challenges.
The aim of this compilation is to gather a collection of cutting-edge research articles showcasing significant advancements in viticulture management practices and resilience under abiotic stress conditions. The primary focus is on fostering sustainability and resilience to adverse environmental conditions and climate change effects within the domain of fruit production and quality. The contributions encompass studies conducted in diverse settings, including field and controlled environments. Researchers are invited to submit original research papers, letters, reviews, and short communications covering various topics, such as plant stress physiology, biochemistry, stress-related metabolites, crop responses to stress, defense mechanisms, and factors influencing fruit quality.

Dr. Lia-Tania Dinis
Dr. Sandra Pereira
Dr. Sandra Martins
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Keywords

  • climate change
  • mitigation strategies
  • sustainability
  • soil management practices
  • varietal resistance
  • biofertilizers
  • biostimulants
  • plant growth promoters

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The Influence of Weather Conditions and Available Soil Water on Vitis vinifera L. Albillo Mayor in Ribera del Duero DO (Spain) and Potential Changes Under Climate Change: A Preliminary Analysis
by María Concepción Ramos
Agriculture 2025, 15(11), 1229; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15111229 - 4 Jun 2025
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Climate variability and trends are of increasing concern in grape-growing areas, although each cultivar can respond differently. In order to establish appropriate adaptation measures, it is necessary to know the relationship between climate variables and grape composition for each cultivar. This research attempts [...] Read more.
Climate variability and trends are of increasing concern in grape-growing areas, although each cultivar can respond differently. In order to establish appropriate adaptation measures, it is necessary to know the relationship between climate variables and grape composition for each cultivar. This research attempts to provide information in this regard for the Albillo Mayor variety grown in the Ribera del Duero DO (Spain) and its potential changes under the shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) that lead to different radiative forcing targets. The response of this variety was evaluated in two plots during five seasons (2020–2024). For each year, the phenological dates and grape composition (berry weight, pH, titratable acidity, malic acid, alcoholic content, and the total polyphenol index) were evaluated and related to climate variables including maximum and minimum temperature and precipitation and the resulting water availability averaged over different periods within the growing season. Maximum and minimum temperatures in the pre-veraison period led to lower titratable acidity and malic acid, which, in addition, were favored by lower water availability in the same period. These conditions, on the contrary, led to an increase in the probable alcoholic degree, which is associated with a decrease in berry size. In addition, more available water during the ripening period increases the berry weight, which was also negatively affected by the difference between the maximum and minimum temperature in the same period. By 2050, with the predicted decrease in precipitation and increase in temperature, Albillo Mayor may undergo a decrease in acidity >14% and an increase in the probable alcoholic degree of about 5% in the SSP2-4.5 scenario (energy-balanced development, leading to a radiative forcing of 4.5 Wm−2), while changes could be up to 1.5 and 1.1 times greater, respectively, in the SSP5-8.5 scenario (heavily reliant in fossil-fueled development, leading to a radiative forcing of 8.5 Wm−2). Full article
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Impact of Ozonated Water on the Fungal Colonies, Diversity and Fruit Quality of Grapevine in Northern Europe
by Mariana Maante-Kuljus, Kaire Loit, Kadri Karp, Reelika Rätsep and Ulvi Moor
Agriculture 2025, 15(11), 1167; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15111167 - 29 May 2025
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Due to the frequent use of fungicides in viticulture, resistant plant pathogens have emerged, necessitating environmentally friendly alternatives. This research aimed to determine the effect of ozonated water (OW) spraying on fungal colonies present on grapevine leaves and berries, as well as on [...] Read more.
Due to the frequent use of fungicides in viticulture, resistant plant pathogens have emerged, necessitating environmentally friendly alternatives. This research aimed to determine the effect of ozonated water (OW) spraying on fungal colonies present on grapevine leaves and berries, as well as on the biochemical composition of the berries. ‘Regent’ grapevines were grown in a high plastic tunnel and sprayed with OW from post-flowering to harvest. The fungal population on the phyllosphere of grapevine leaves and berries was evaluated using the serial dilution plating method. The taxonomic composition of the predominant fungal colonies was characterized using internal transcribed spacer amplicon sequencing. OW treatment significantly decreased fungal colonies on grapes but had no significant effect on grapevine leaves. The fungal colonies were dominated by Botrytis cinerea, Penicillium brevicompactum, and Fusarium sp. OW treatment significantly reduced the total sugar content in grapes (from 160 to 154 g L−1) and increased the total acid content (from 7.2 to 8.6 g L−1). The fruit polyphenol content increased from 431 to 508 mg 100 g−1, and antioxidant activity was significantly enhanced. It can be concluded that OW treatment is effective in reducing fungal colony forming units on grapes in vineyards. OW treatment affected the sugar, acid, and polyphenol content in grapes, but not to a degree that would present specific challenges for winemakers. Full article
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Meeting Market and Societal Ambitions with New Robust Grape Varietals: Sustainability, the Green Deal, and Wineries’ Resilience
by Marc Dressler
Agriculture 2024, 14(12), 2138; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14122138 - 25 Nov 2024
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This study investigates the sustainability impact of fungus-resistant grape varieties within viticulture, addressing economic, ecological, and social dimensions. Pesticide management is of paramount importance for wineries but causes additional costs, impairs sustainability, and faces societal non-acceptance. Digital monitoring of four German wineries for [...] Read more.
This study investigates the sustainability impact of fungus-resistant grape varieties within viticulture, addressing economic, ecological, and social dimensions. Pesticide management is of paramount importance for wineries but causes additional costs, impairs sustainability, and faces societal non-acceptance. Digital monitoring of four German wineries for two consecutive years allowed us to compare treatments of traditional and robust varietals. The results demonstrate that the latter enables a significant reduction in pesticide treatments, can be key for copper reduction, and is of paramount importance for organic winemaking. By reducing pesticide dependency, lowering operational costs, hedging risks, and improving labor efficiency, FRW present a key to sustainable viticulture. The results suggest that robust varietals present a means to comply with societal pressure and to meet EU Green Deal ambitions. This paper contributes new, practice-oriented knowledge on FRW’s role in sustainable viticulture, confirming both the ecological and economic advantages in real-world settings, alongside unique insights into social sustainability and market positioning strategies. Sustainability impact is quantified, and a newly introduced productivity metric allows for the orchestration of resilience. The findings contribute to the discourse on sustainable agriculture by validating FRW as a strategic response to climate and regulatory pressures, resilience, and competitive positioning. Full article
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