Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ross D. Sanders, Paul K. Boss, Dimitra L. Capone, Catherine M. Kidman, Sue Maffei, David W. Jeffery
Summary: It was found that Vitis vinifera L. cv Shiraz cannot synthesize 3-alkyl-2-methoxypyrazines (MPs) in its berries but can produce significant concentrations in its rachis. The study investigated the effect of different rootstocks on the concentrations of three specific MPs in the rachis of Shiraz bunches. The results showed that MP concentrations were influenced by vintage, rootstock, and region, with vine vigour positively correlated with the most abundant MP, IBMP.
Article
Horticulture
Izabel Camacho Nardello, Marines Batalha Moreno Kirinus, Andre Luiz Kulkamp de Souza, Vinicius Caliari, Marcelo Barbosa Malgarim
Summary: The choice of rootstock and spacing greatly influence the productivity and quality characteristics of the Sangiovese vineyard. The 101-14 Mgt rootstock showed early sprouting and longer maturation cycle, while IAC 572 provided greater vigor to the canopy but decreased productivity. The VR 043-43 rootstock had the highest total acidity. Overall, IAC 572, Paulsen 1103, and VR 043-43 rootstocks delayed sprouting, closer plant spacing increased vineyard productivity, 101-14 Mgt, Harmony, and Paulsen 1103 rootstocks had higher soluble solids content, and 101-14 Mgt and Harmony rootstocks increased anthocyanin content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Johnny Vicente Montalvo-Falcon, Eduardo Sanchez-Garcia, Bartolome Marco-Lajara, Javier Martinez-Falco
Summary: The wine industry is gaining worldwide relevance, and the sustainability of the business activity is becoming a major challenge. Due to the significant impact of agricultural processes on the environment, applying new technologies and processes to improve sustainability and product quality in vine and wine production is crucial. This paper analyzes academic literature to determine the contributions, key authors, universities, and countries in the field of wine industry sustainability. The findings show increased research in this area by leading researchers, mainly from universities in wine-producing regions, with collaboration and innovation playing significant roles in improving the sector's sustainability.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Cornelis van Leeuwen, Jean-Christophe Barbe, Philippe Darriet, Agnes Destrac-Irvine, Mark Gowdy, Georgia Lytra, Axel Marchal, Marc Plantevin, Xavier Poitou, Alexandre Pons, Cecile Thibon
Summary: Harvesting grapes at the right level of maturity is crucial for producing high-quality red wines. Aromatic maturity is particularly important for determining wine quality and typicity. This article reviews the latest research on compounds that contribute to the aromas of wines obtained from grapes harvested at different stages of maturity.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Cristobal A. Onetto, Christopher M. Ward, Anthony R. Borneman
Summary: This study aimed to produce a reference genome for the Shiraz grape, one of the most important grape varieties in the world, and investigate its unique genetic variants and ancestral origins. The study found a kinship between Shiraz and Pinot Noir. Additionally, a specific combination of allelic variants at the VviTPS24 locus was discovered, which may allow Shiraz to produce high levels of the aroma compound responsible for its distinctive peppery characteristics.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mar Vilanova, Zlatina Genisheva, Miguel Tubio, Katia Alvarez, Jose Ramon Lissarrague, Jose Maria Oliveira
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of nine rootstocks on volatile composition of Albarino wine, with 110R rootstock showing a positive impact on the wine. Additionally, grapevines grafted onto SO4 rootstock showed a higher contribution of volatile fatty acids to Albarino wine.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Giacomo L. Petretto, Luca Mercenaro, Pietro Paolo Urgeghe, Costantino Fadda, Antonio Valentoni, Alessandra Del Caro
Summary: The study explores the analysis of food and beverage aromas using GC-FID/MS, focusing on the role of VOCs in grape berries in wine quality determination. It reveals a correlation between VOC content and sensory attributes in Cannonau wine, with 2-methyl-1-butanol and 2-phenylethanol playing a significant role in increasing wine sensory complexity.
Article
Agronomy
Arleen Rodriguez-Declet, Antonio Castro-Marin, Alessandra Lombini, Onur Sevindik, Serkan Selli, Fabio Chinnici, Adamo Domenico Rombola
Summary: This study investigated the volatile organic profile of Trebbiano Romagnolo berries and explored the potential influences of intercropping with sage on the volatile composition of grape berries.
Article
Plant Sciences
Erin L. Bunting, Dan Wanyama, Robert Goodwin, Nicholas Weil, Paolo Sabbatini, Jeff Andresen
Summary: The cultivation of Vinifera in Michigan is thriving due to climate changes and investments from new producers. As the climate warms and growers focus on Vinifera cultivation, the wine industry in Michigan is gradually overcoming climatic challenges.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Tiziana Nardi, Federica Gaiotti, Diego Tomasi
Summary: This study evaluated the fungi and bacteria communities associated with Corvina vines from two vineyards with different management practices within Valpolicella DOC area in Italy. The results highlighted the potential of vine trunk bark as a source of microbial viable species.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ramon Sanchez, Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Nogales, Encarnacion Fernandez-Fernandez, Maria Rosa Gonzalez, Laura Medina-Trujillo, Pedro Martin
Summary: Recent studies have shown that moderate iron stress can increase the concentrations of volatile organic compounds associated with floral notes in wines, while decreasing the presence of C6-alcohols responsible for green herbaceous aromas. Wines from iron deficient subzones showed a favorable reduction in pH and improvements in color-related parameters. The incidence of chlorosis was associated with enhancements in wine sensory attributes such as layer intensity, black fruit, and aroma intensity.
Article
Food Science & Technology
C. Bottcher, T. E. Johnson, C. A. Burbidge, E. L. Nicholson, P. K. Boss, S. M. Maffei, S. E. P. Bastian, C. Davies
Summary: The study shows that NAA application can delay grape ripening with small, cultivar-dependent effects on grape and wine composition, which are unlikely to negatively affect wine sensory perception.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
C. Llanaj, G. McGregor
Summary: The study assessed the impact of climate change on frost risk for Chardonnay in the Southeast England viticulture region, finding a general decrease in frost risk. While a warming climate may benefit grapevine cultivation, frost will remain a risk in the future.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jianqiang Song, Ang Zhang, Fei Gao, Mingqing Li, Xianhua Zhao, Jie Zhang, Genjie Wang, Yuping Hou, Shiwei Cheng, Huige Qu, Shili Ruan, Jiming Li
Summary: Nitrogen fertilization is crucial for grape growth and wine quality. Improper application of nitrogen fertilizer negatively affects grape growth and wine quality. Addressing the discrepancy between nitrogen application and wine composition is essential.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yishai Netzer, Yedidya Suued, Matanya Harel, Danielle Ferman-Mintz, Elyashiv Drori, Sarel Munitz, Maria Stanevsky, Jose M. Grunzweig, Aaron Fait, Noa Ohana-Levi, Gil Nir, Gil Harari
Summary: The use of late shoot pruning (LSP) on 'Malbec' grapevines in Mediterranean conditions showed positive effects on vine water potential, stomatal conductance, net CO2 assimilation rate, cluster reduction, crop yield, and wine quality.
Article
Food Science & Technology
R. G. V. Bramley, P. S. Gardiner
Summary: This study aimed to explore the terroir of the Margaret River wine region, finding no significant basis for subdividing the region but suggesting potential separation based on temperature and rainfall for wine analysis. Soil variation was deemed more important at smaller scales, with a focus on vineyard land rather than the entire geographical indication.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Huidong Jin, K. Shuvo Bakar, Brent L. Henderson, Robert G. Bramley, David L. Gobbett
Summary: On farm experimentation is a long-standing method for farmers to assess alternative management practices, but analyzing large treatment response datasets becomes computationally intensive with existing geostatistical systems. To address this issue, a fast and adaptive local cokriging tool is proposed for high-resolution treatment response and recommendation maps, demonstrating superior performance on large datasets.
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
R. G. V. Bramley, J. Ouzman
Summary: Distinct variations in soil, topography, and climate within the Barossa Zone suggest the potential for further subdivision beyond the existing Barossa and Eden Valley regions. Integration of wine chemical and sensory data is necessary to confirm subregional terroir effects.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Dhahi Al-Shammari, Brett M. Whelan, Chen Wang, Robert G. Bramley, Mario Fajardo, Thomas F. A. Bishop
Summary: Data-driven models can use spatiotemporal information to understand crop yield variability, but the decision on spatial resolution of modeling can affect prediction quality. This study found that modeling at the highest resolution and aggregating outputs to a coarser resolution resulted in the highest prediction quality.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
X. Song, K. J. Evans, S. Kumar, R. G. Bramley
Summary: Growers and consultants conduct experiments in grape production to learn about alternative practices and solve problems. Growers value conclusive results for decision-making but are constrained by time, labor, and lack of efficient crop response measures. Spatial variability is viewed as a factor affecting trial outcomes.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Brent Sams, Robert G. Bramley, Luis Sanchez, Nick Dokoozlian, Christopher Ford, Vinay Pagay
Summary: This study collected data from four vineyards in the Lodi region of California and compared the prediction of fruit composition parameters using different spatial resolution vegetation indices. The results showed that fruit composition was related to vegetation indices, canopy temperature, and indirect measurements collected in the field, but yield and fruit composition had a strong seasonal response and were influenced by environmental conditions.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
B. Sams, R. G. Bramley, L. Sanchez, N. K. Dokoozlian, C. M. Ford, V Pagay
Summary: This study evaluated spatial variability in grape composition at harvest in three seasons and compared it with remotely sensed canopy vegetation data. The results showed correlations between aerial imagery and fruit composition, especially at veraison, and the correlations were stronger in vineyards with stronger spatial structure.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
B. Sams, R. G. Bramley, M. Aboutalebi, L. Sanchez, N. K. Dokoozlian, C. M. Ford, V Pagay
Summary: The study evaluated the efficacy of aggregating samples from multiple vineyards over multiple years to estimate a 'common' variogram for more efficient generation and application in vineyard management. Results showed that using a common variogram could provide important statistical support for describing spatial variability, enhancing targeted vineyard management.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ross D. Sanders, Paul K. Boss, Dimitra L. Capone, Catherine M. Kidman, Robert G. Bramley, Emily L. Nicholson, David W. Jeffery
Summary: This study investigated the impact of different rootstocks on the concentration of specific substances in the rachis and grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, finding that the concentration of IBMP is significantly influenced by rootstock and growing season.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Robert G. Bramley, Xinxin Song, Andre F. Colaco, Katherine J. Evans, Simon E. Cook
Summary: On-farm experimentation integrates agronomic research into normal farm business operations, allowing farmers to conduct experiments based on their own needs and collaborate with experts for co-learning. This approach provides valuable knowledge for farmers to improve their business and benefit neighboring farmers as well. It is suggested that the use of precision agriculture technologies greatly facilitates on-farm experimentation, making it an essential part of optimal deployment of precision agriculture.
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Xinxin Song, Katherine J. Evans, Robert G. Bramley, Saideepa Kumar
Summary: This study explores how grape growers and viticultural consultants perceive a simplified spatial approach to experimentation and finds that they perceive several advantages of the approach over their own methods. However, resource constraints and lack of skills and knowledge are identified as key factors impeding the adoption of the approach. The study suggests the need for developing automated measurements and providing training to support growers and consultants who see value in this approach.
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xinxin Song, Robert G. V. Bramley, Katherine J. Evans
Summary: The main difficulties faced by grapegrowers and consultants in obtaining robust trial results include time and labor to collect data and the confounding effect of land variability. Spatial approaches that utilize whole-field designs, sensing technologies, and geostatistical analysis can address these challenges and provide statistically robust results. However, the practical application of these approaches in vineyard trials requires affordable automation of measurements and access to geostatistical skills. A strip approach has been developed to simplify experimentation and allow for the analysis of data in a spreadsheet. This approach, which incorporates covariates and correlation analyses, can provide valuable information about likely crop responses beyond the trial strip.
Article
Plant Sciences
Claire E. J. Armstrong, Pietro Previtali, Paul K. K. Boss, Vinay Pagay, Robert G. V. Bramley, David W. W. Jeffery
Summary: Producers can seek uniform grape maturity to minimize underripe and/or overripe fruit proportions and prevent negative effects on wine quality. A composite index called the grape heterogeneity index (GHI) was developed to summarize grape heterogeneity and assist in vineyard management and harvest date decisions. The GHI was constructed by aggregating the sum of absolute residuals multiplied by the range of values from various grape measurements.
Article
Food Science & Technology
R. G. V. Bramley, J. Ouzman, A. P. Sturman, G. J. Grealish, C. E. M. Ratcliff, M. C. T. Trought
Summary: This study integrates data on vineyard performance and biophysical data to analyze the spatial variation of Marlborough production system. The results indicate that soil properties affect yield variation, while temperature strongly influences crop phenology and harvest date. The study also reveals the distinction between Wairau and Awatere valleys in the Marlborough region.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Myrtille Lacoste, Simon Cook, Matthew McNee, Danielle Gale, Julie Ingram, Veronique Bellon-Maurel, Tom MacMillan, Roger Sylvester-Bradley, Daniel Kindred, Rob Bramley, Nicolas Tremblay, Louis Longchamps, Laura Thompson, Julie Ruiz, Fernando Oscar Garcia, Bruce Maxwell, Terry Griffin, Thomas Oberthur, Christian Huyghe, Weifeng Zhang, John McNamara, Andrew Hall
Summary: On-Farm Experimentation (OFE) involves restructuring farmer-researcher relationships and addressing complexity and uncertainty through joint exploration, potentially transforming agriculture globally. Digitalization plays a critical role in motivating and enabling OFE by increasing scales and complexity when investigating agricultural challenges.