Climate Change and Adaptive Modern Strategies in Viticulture

Dear Colleagues,

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing viticulture in the 21st century. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events are affecting grapevine physiology, wine quality, and vineyard management practices worldwide. This Special Issue will explore the innovative adaptive strategies that the viticulture industry is developing to mitigate these effects and ensure sustainable production.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses several topics, including the following:

• Impact Assessment: Studies on the effect of climate change on grape growth, yield, and wine quality in different wine-producing regions;
• Adaptive Viticultural Practices: Innovative vineyard management techniques, such as canopy management, irrigation practices, and soil management, aimed at adapting to changing climatic conditions;
• Genetic and Breeding Approaches: Research on developing climate-resilient grapevine varieties through traditional breeding methods and modern biotechnological approaches;
• Technological Innovations: The role of technology in viticulture, such as using precision agriculture, remote sensing, and climate modelling to predict and respond to climate variability;
• Sustainability and Environmental Impact: Investigations into sustainable practices that reduce the carbon footprint of viticulture and enhance the ecological balance of vineyard ecosystems;
• Economic and Policy Perspectives: Analyses of the economic implications of climate change for the viticulture industry and the effectiveness of policy measures designed to support adaptation and mitigation.

This Special Issue will collate pioneering research and expert insights to present a thorough examination of present and prospective adaptive strategies in viticulture. Our objective is to enhance our collective understanding of sustainable practices that allow the industry to flourish despite the challenges posed by a changing climate.

Dr. Diego Paladines-Quezada
Dr. Gastón Gutiérrez-Gamboa
Guest Editors

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• climate change
• viticulture
• adaptive strategies
• sustainable production
• precision agriculture
• grape breeding
• environmental impact