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Viticulture Economic and Ecological Benefit

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural and Floricultural Crops".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2023) | Viewed by 5834

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Prof. Dr. Antonio Miguel Martínez-Graña

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Department of Geology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Salamanca, Plaza Merced s/n, 37008 Salamanca, Spain
Interests: applied geomorphology; remote sensing and GIS; environmental geology; geomorphology and geological risk
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Prof. Dr. Fernando Rodríguez López

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Department of Applied Economy, University of Salamanca, Faculty of Environmental and Agricultural Science, Campus Unamuno, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
Interests: ecosystem services; natural capital valuation; economic analysis of public policy
Dr. Roberto Rodríguez-Díaz

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Section of Physical Anthropology, Department of Animal Biology, Parasitology, Ecology, Edaphology and Agronomic Chemistry, University of Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, 37071 Salamanca, Spain
Interests: biodemography; human populations; social impact; cultural niche
Dr. Víctor Colino-Rabanal

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Section of Zoology, Department of Animal Biology, Parasitology, Ecology, Edaphology and Agronomic Chemistry, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, University of Salamanca, 37071 Salamanca, Spain
Interests: ecosystem services; biodiversity; human-wildlife relations; environmental management
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Facing the challenges of the Anthropocene requires rethinking the management of our territory, both in natural areas and also in those most transformed by humans. It is necessary to move from a vision in which these zones are conceived as areas intended for the provision of food to a multifunctional view in which, together with provisioning services, regulating services, cultural services, and even the value of existence are also promoted. Various public (IPBES, SEEA, WAVES, etc.) and private (Capitals Coalition, WBCSD, etc.) initiatives are making significant efforts to include these natural capital approaches, favoring responsible decision-making and the development of innovative proposals focused on nature-based solutions. The world of wine is open to this new vision of agricultural management. Wine-growing landscapes not only provide wine but also bring significant benefits to society, both in terms of regulating services and culture. For instance, these wine-growing landscapes contribute to carbon storage and are the habitat for numerous species, some of them with conservation interest, while others provide different services such as pollination or biological control. Furthermore, enormous cultural and ethnographic heritage attracting an increasing number of tourists is also associated with the world of wine. All these contributions can be introduced into decision-making processes and become a differentiating factor for wineries and territories. For these approaches based on natural capital to become widespread, it is necessary to deepen the conceptual development and new techniques and methodologies aimed at identifying and quantifying all these ecosystem services provided by wine-growing landscapes, as well as the economic and social valuation of these contributions. Against this backdrop, this Special Issue of Agronomy aims to compile articles focused on advance knowledge of the ecosystem services provided by vineyards and viticultural landscapes; biophysical characterization of ecosystem services in wine-growing landscapes; economic valuation of natural capital in wine-growing landscapes; contributions to social capital of ecosystem services from winery landscapes.

Prof. Dr. Antonio Miguel Martínez-Graña
Prof. Dr. Fernando Rodríguez López
Dr. Roberto Rodríguez-Díaz
Dr. Víctor Colino-Rabanal
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Keywords

  • ecosystem services
  • wine
  • vineyards
  • natural capital
  • social impact
  • natural resources

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Annual Urea Nitrogen Contribution to the Nutrition of Cabernet Sauvignon Grapevine Grown in Sandy and Clayey Soil
by Gustavo Brunetto, Carlos Alberto Ceretta, João Kaminski, George Wellington Bastos de Melo, Paola Daiane Welter, Eduardo Girotto, Cledimar Rogerio Lorenzi, Renan Costa Beber Vieira, Lessandro De Conti and Tadeu Luis Tiecher
Agronomy 2024, 14(1), 101; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14010101 - 30 Dec 2023
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The timing of nitrogen fertilizer application in vineyards can determine the amount of nitrogen (N) absorbed, distributed, and accumulated in grapevine organs. The study aimed to evaluate the annual contribution of N from urea, applied at different times in Cabernet Sauvignon, grown in [...] Read more.
The timing of nitrogen fertilizer application in vineyards can determine the amount of nitrogen (N) absorbed, distributed, and accumulated in grapevine organs. The study aimed to evaluate the annual contribution of N from urea, applied at different times in Cabernet Sauvignon, grown in sandy and clayey soil in a subtropical climate. The sandy soil received 21.42 kg N ha−1 and the clayey soil 30 kg N ha−1, both enriched with 3% excess 15N atoms, applied at different times. The N derived from the fertilizer in grapevines, at all times of N application, and in sandy and clayey soil did not exceed 8%, with the highest values being observed in annual organs, especially in the leaves. The application of N marked at the phenological stages of IBB (50% at beginning of budbreak + 50% at full budbreak) enabled greater absorption of N derived from the fertilizer by the vines grown in both sandy and loamy soil. The N present in the annual organs (leaves, berries, stalks, and shoots) and in the perennial organs (stems and canes) of Cabernet Sauvignon grown in sandy and clayey soil was derived in greater percentages from the soil. Full article
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Government Oversight and Economic Impacts: Sustainability in the Vineyard and the Evolution of Wine Regulations, Trade and Production
by Anca Alexandra Ducman, Vlad Diaconita, Iuliana Simonca, Anda Belciu and Alexandra Maria Ioana Corbea
Agronomy 2023, 13(12), 2991; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13122991 - 05 Dec 2023
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This study explores the evolution of wine regulations, trade, and production, with a particular focus on the European Union countries and associated countries. The primary objective is to analyze how historical, regulatory, and economic factors have influenced the wine industry from antiquity to [...] Read more.
This study explores the evolution of wine regulations, trade, and production, with a particular focus on the European Union countries and associated countries. The primary objective is to analyze how historical, regulatory, and economic factors have influenced the wine industry from antiquity to modern times. We assess the administrative role of wine in Roman society, its governance in medieval Europe, and the formation of contemporary regulatory frameworks, such as the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) system. The study employs a systematic review approach inspired by the PRISMA 2020 statement, incorporating a diverse array of academic journals, historical texts, and statistical data. We use k-means clustering and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to analyze 2020 production data and value comparisons among European wine varieties. This quantitative analysis reveals patterns in production and trade profiles across European countries, highlighting Romania’s unique position in the non-PDO segment and its strategic balance of wine production and value. The paper also examines the impact of climate change on viticulture and the industry’s response to sustainability challenges. By integrating historical insights with contemporary data, our research provides a comprehensive view of the wine industry’s evolution, emphasizing the interplay of government oversight, market dynamics, and environmental considerations in shaping the European wine landscape. Full article
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Geospatial Characterisation of Gravitational and Erosion Risks to Establish Conservation Practices in Vineyards in the Arribes del Duero Natural Park (Spain)
by Leticia Merchán, Antonio Martínez-Graña, Carlos E. Nieto, Marco Criado and Teresa Cabero
Agronomy 2023, 13(8), 2102; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13082102 - 10 Aug 2023
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Landslide movements and soil loss due to erosion have increased dramatically, causing numerous human and economic losses. Therefore, it is necessary to delimit these risks in order to prevent and mitigate the effects in natural parks of great value, as is the case [...] Read more.
Landslide movements and soil loss due to erosion have increased dramatically, causing numerous human and economic losses. Therefore, it is necessary to delimit these risks in order to prevent and mitigate the effects in natural parks of great value, as is the case of the Arribes del Duero Natural Park. As for landslide movements, they are evaluated by estimating the susceptibility to their occurrence, taking into account the different thematic layers: lithology, geomorphology (slopes, curvature, orientations), hydrogeology and vegetation, weighting each of them using the analytical hierarchy method. Then, by means of map algebra, the cartography of susceptibility to landslides is obtained. On the other hand, the RUSLE equation was used to calculate erosive losses. The results of the gravitational susceptibility are grouped into five classes: very high, high, medium, low and very low, so that the first corresponds to areas of high slope, without vegetation, south facing, with a lithology of quartzites, metapelites and gneisses (canyons, sloping valleys) and, on the contrary, the sectors of lower susceptibility coincide with flat areas, more density of vegetation, north facing, with conglomerates, cobbles, sands and clays, corresponding to erosion surfaces or valley bottoms. In terms of erosion results, the greatest losses are found in areas of steep slopes, with little or no vegetation and with poorly developed soils. Finally, taking into account the cartography of landslide risk, the cartography of potential water erosion and land use, it is possible to determine which conservation practices should be carried out, as well as the land uses that are less susceptible to these movements, highlighting in our study the importance of vineyards in their control. Full article
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Economic Viability and Quality of Grapes Produced with and without Plastic Covering
by Felipe Schwerz, Fabricio José Weber, Fernando Marcos Signor, Luciano Schwerz, Victor Buono da Silva Baptista, Diego Bedin Marin, Giuseppe Rossi, Leonardo Conti and Gianluca Bambi
Agronomy 2023, 13(6), 1443; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13061443 - 24 May 2023
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Viticulture began growing in Brazil in recent years, and this growth is due to the introduction of new techniques and improvements used in vine planting, especially the use of plastic covering in the vineyard. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the economic viability [...] Read more.
Viticulture began growing in Brazil in recent years, and this growth is due to the introduction of new techniques and improvements used in vine planting, especially the use of plastic covering in the vineyard. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the economic viability of plastic covering installation, as well as the quality of grapes produced by two cultivars, in order to compare these results with those obtained by a conventional cultivation system. The experiment was performed at an experimental farm producing grapes in southern Brazil. The grape cultivars Niagara Branca and Niagara Rosada were studied and cultivated with and without plastic covering. Data related to the costs of vineyard planting, establishment, and seasonal management, in addition to the grape revenue, were assessed. Additionally, the grape yield and quality were evaluated. The analysis of return indicators showed that the net present value was higher for the plastic-covered system, which indicates greater profitability and consequent viability of the investment. Moreover, the grape quality varied according to the cultivar and production system. In this context, it is recommended to use the cultivar Niagara Rosada for production in a plastic covering system. Full article
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Microbiota Ecosystem Services in Vineyards and Wine: A Review
by Isabel García-Izquierdo, Victor J. Colino-Rabanal, Mercedes Tamame and Fernando Rodríguez-López
Agronomy 2024, 14(1), 131; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14010131 - 04 Jan 2024
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The domestication of vines started in Asia 11,000 years ago, although it was not until the 19th century that oenology was established as a scientific discipline thanks to the research of Louis Pasteur on the role of microorganisms in wine fermentation. At the [...] Read more.
The domestication of vines started in Asia 11,000 years ago, although it was not until the 19th century that oenology was established as a scientific discipline thanks to the research of Louis Pasteur on the role of microorganisms in wine fermentation. At the present time, the progression in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies is helping to facilitate the identification of microbial dynamics during winemaking. These advancements have aided winemakers in gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the role of microbiota in the fermentation process, which, in turn, is ultimately responsible for the delivery of provisioning (wine features and its production), regulating (such as carbon storage by vineyards, regulation of soil quality, and biocontrol of pests and diseases) or cultural (such as aesthetic values of vineyard landscapes, scholarly enjoyment of wine, and a sense of belonging in wine-growing regions) ecosystem services. To our knowledge, this is the first review of the state of knowledge on the role of microbiota in the delivery of ecosystem services in the wine sector, as well as the possibility of valuing them in monetary terms by operating logic chains, such as those suggested by the SEEA-EA framework. This paper concludes with a review of management practices that may enhance the value of microbiota ecosystem services and the role of smart farming in this task. Full article
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