NO 3 -, K +, and chlorophyll index in fertigated grapevines in the semi-arid region of Brazil

Evaluating the effects of N and K supply on grapevines ( Vitis vinifera L.) and the techniques for nutritional diagnosis is of great importance for fertigation management of this crop. This study evaluated the effects of N and K fertigation on the soluble concentrations of NO 3 - and K + in the petiole sap and on the leaf chlorophyll index in drip irrigated 'Syrah' grapevine (from 17 June 2013 to 25 Nov 2014). The treatments consisted of five levels of N (0, 15, 30, 60 and 120 kg ha -1 ) and K 2 O (0, 15, 30, 60 and 120 kg ha -1 ), combined in an incomplete 5 2 factorial scheme in 13 combinations and arranged in randomized blocks with four replications. We determined NO 3 - and K + concentrations in petiole sap, leaf chlorophyll index, grapevine cluster mass and number per plant, mean grapevine cluster mass, and phenolic composition. High NO 3 - concentrations contributed positively to grapevine yield; however, increased K+ concentrations caused a negative response of sap. For 120 kg N ha -1 rate, NO 3 - in the sap and chlorophyll index showed higher values at the flowering stage, while high values for K + were observed during the grape-ripening stage.(AU)

Avaliação do teor de clorofila da videira 'Sauvignon Blanc' em função do aumento da carga de gemas / Evaluation of the chlorophyll content in 'Sauvignon Blanc' grapevine leaves at as function of increasing bud load

O aumento da carga de gemas planta-1pode ser uma alternativa para melhor o equilíbrio vegeto-produtivo da videira, no entanto,por propiciar maior adensamento do dossel vegetativo, pode resultar em redução do teor de clorofila nas folhas. Diante disso, tem-se comocomo objetivo avaliar os teores de clorofila em folhas em função do aumento da carga de gemas na videira 'Sauvignon Blanc' cultivada em região de altitude de Santa Catarina. O presente trabalho foi conduzido durante duas safras, 2017 e 2018, no munícipio de São Joaquim ­SC. Utilizaram-se plantas de videira Sauvignon Blanc, enxertadas sobre 'Paulsen 1103'. Os tratamentosconsistiram em quatro diferentes níveis de cargas de gemas: 15, 30, 50 e 75 gemas planta-1. Avaliou-se o teor de clorofila das folhas em função da carga de gemas em diferentes estádios fenológicos inflorescência separada, plena florada, grão chumbinho, grão ervilha, virada e de cor e colheita, através do equipamento SPAD-502. O aumento da carga de gemas não influenciou os teores de clorofila em diferentes estádios fenológicos avaliados, apenas no estádio fenológico grão ervilha observou-se que o aumento da carga de gemas resultou em aumento dos teores de clorofila nas folhas da videira 'Sauvignon Blanc', durante a safra 2017, não havendo efeito na safra 2018. Em relação ao acompanhamento temporal, conclui-se que os teores de clorofila aumentam até o estádio fenológico grão ervilha,havendo decréscimo dos seus valores no veráison, ocorrendo novo aumento até o momento da colheita.(AU)

The increase in plant-1bud load can be an alternative to improve the vegeto-productive balance of the vine, however, by providing greater density of the vegetative canopy, it can result in a reduction in the chlorophyll content in the leaves. In view of this, the objective is to evaluate the chlorophyll content in leaves as a function of the increase in bud load in the 'Sauvignon Blanc' vine grown in an altitude region of Santa Catarina. The present work was carried out during two agricultural seasons, 2017 and 2018, in the municipality of São Joaquim -SC.Sauvignon Blanc vine plants were used, grafted onto 'Paulsen 1103'. The treatments consisted of four different levels of bud loads: 15, 30, 50 and 75 buds plant-1. The chlorophyll content of the leaves was evaluated as a functionof the bud load at different phenological stages, separate inflorescence, full bloom, lead grain, pea grain, turn and color and harvest, using the SPAD-502 equipment. The increase in the bud load did not influence the chlorophyll contents in different phenological stages evaluated, only in the pea grain phenological stage it was observed that the increase in the bud load resulted in an increase in the chlorophyll contents in the leaves of the 'Sauvignon Blanc' vine, during the 2017 harvest, with no effect on the 2018 harvest.. Regarding the temporal monitoring, it is concluded that the chlorophyll contents increase until the phenological stage grain pea, with a decrease in their values in the verison, with a new increase occurring until the moment of the harvest.(AU)

Application of abscisic acid (S-ABA) at different stages of ripening on color development of 'Rubi' table grape / Aplicação do ácido abscísico (S-ABA) durante a maturação no desenvolvimento da cor da uva fina de mesa 'Rubi'

The color of the berries is an important aspect of the quality of table grapes and crucial for marketing. The 'Rubi' table grapes grown in the subtropical climate generally lack color intensity due to the inhibition of anthocyanins by high temperatures during ripening. The exogenous application of abscisic acid (S-ABA) can be used to overcome this problem as the accumulation of anthocyanins in the berry skin is regulated by this plant growth regulator. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of the exogenous application of S-ABA at different stages of ripening on color development in 'Rubi' table grapes using the soluble solids (SS) content as a marker of ripening. The study was conducted during two seasons in commercial vineyards. The first trial was conducted in Marialva, Parana, Brazil, during the 2019 summer season crop (harvest in December). S-ABA (400 mg L-1) was exogenously applied at different stages of ripening of 'Rubi' table grapes (determined by the SS content of the berries): control (without application); SS = 8-9 ºBrix; SS = 10-11 ºBrix; SS = 8-9 ºBrix (two applications; the second one applied 10 days after the first); and SS = 10-11 ºBrix (two applications; the second one applied 10 days after the first). The second trial was conducted in Cambira, Parana, Brazil, during the 2020 off-season crop (harvest in May). S-ABA (400 mg L-1) was exogenously applied at different stages of ripening of 'Rubi' grapes: control (without application); SS = 6-7 ºBrix; SS = 7-8 ºBrix; SS = 9-10 ºBrix; SS = 6-7 ºBrix (two applications; the second one applied 14 days after the first); SS = 7-8 ºBrix (two applications; the second one applied 14 days after the first); and SS = 9-10 ºBrix (two applications; the second one applied 14 days after the first).(AU)

A cor das bagas é um aspecto importante de qualidade e comercialização de uvas de mesa. A uva fina de mesa 'Rubi' produzida em clima subtropical geralmente apresenta deficiência de cor devido à inibição da formação de antocianinas pelas altas temperaturas durante a maturação. Um dos métodos utilizados para superar esse problema é a aplicação exógena de ácido abscísico (S-ABA), uma vez que o acúmulo de antocianinas na casca das bagas é controlado por esse regulador vegetal. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o efeito da aplicação do S-ABA em diferentes fases de maturação no desenvolvimento da cor da uva fina de mesa 'Rubi', visando o incremento e uniformização da cor dos seus cachos, tendo como referência o teor de sólidos solúveis (SS) das bagas. O experimento foi avaliado em dois ensaios a campo, em pomares comerciais. O primeiro ensaio foi realizado em Marialva, Paraná, Brasil, durante a safra de verão (colheita em dezembro) de 2019. Os tratamentos foram constituídos da aplicação de S-ABA na concentração de 400 mg L-1, em diferentes fases de maturação da uva 'Rubi', de acordo com o teor de SS das bagas, assim descritos: controle (sem aplicação); SS = 8-9 ºBrix; SS = 10-11 ºBrix; SS = 8-9 ºBrix em duas aplicações, sendo a segunda realizada aos 10 dias após a primeira; e SS = 10-11 ºBrix, em duas aplicações, sendo a segunda realizada aos 10 dias após a primeira. O segundo ensaio foi realizado em Cambira, Paraná, Brasil, durante a safra temporona ou de outono (colheita em maio) de 2020. Os tratamentos foram constituídos da aplicação de S-ABA na concentração de 400 mg.L-1 em diferentes fases de maturação da uva 'Rubi', de acordo com o teor de SS das bagas, assim descritos: controle (sem aplicação); SS = 6-7 ºBrix; SS = 7-8 ºBrix; SS = 9-10 ºBrix; SS = 6-7 ºBrix em duas aplicações, sendo a segunda realizada aos 14 dias após a primeira; SS = 7-8 ºBrix em duas aplicações, sendo a segunda realizada aos 14 dias após a primeira; e SS = 9-10 ºBrix em duas aplicações, sendo a segunda realizada aos 14 dias após a primeira. O delineamento experimental de ambos experimentos foi em blocos casualizados com 4 repetições, sendo que cada parcela foi composta por uma videira. As variáveis analisadas foram antocianinas totais, índice de cor (CIRG), e atributos (L*, C*, h° e ΔE) das bagas.(AU)

Aroma composition of Tempranillo grapes as affected by iron deficiency chlorosis and vine water status

Water deficit and iron nutritional deficiency (iron chlorosis) are frequent environmental stresses affecting grapevine production in the Mediterranean region. The objectives of this work were (i) to study the combined effects of both stresses on aromatic profile of Tempranillo grapes, occurring simultaneously in the vineyard, and (ii) to evaluate the viability of foliar chlorophyll content at veraison (Chl) to early assess aromatic quality potential of grapes in those conditions. Twenty non-irrigated vineyard subzones (10 m × 10 m each), affected and non-affected by iron chlorosis, were monitored in Ribera del Duero Appellation of Origin (North-Central Spain) during two consecutive seasons. Factorial ANOVA was performed to study the effects of predawn leaf water potential and Chl measured at veraison on the must composition parameters and, specifically, on the concentrations of free and bound aromatic compounds. Water deficit tended to increase color intensity and extractable anthocyanin content of the grapes, whereas the incidence of iron deficiency enhanced total phenolic compound content within subzones with better water status. More water or iron stressed subzones restricted C6-alcohols contents than less stressed subzones. Without significant effects on vine vigor, yield or berry size, the incidence of iron chlorosis increased the concentrations of some specific terpenes, C13-norisoprenoids, volatile acids and volatile phenols. These results showed that low to moderate iron stress can have positive effects on grape aromatic quality, and demonstrated that Chl can be a useful tool in precision viticulture to map the aromatic potential within rainfed vineyards affected by iron chlorosis.

Aroma composition of Tempranillo grapes as affected by iron deficiency chlorosis and vine water status

Water deficit and iron nutritional deficiency (iron chlorosis) are frequent environmental stresses affecting grapevine production in the Mediterranean region. The objectives of this work were (i) to study the combined effects of both stresses on aromatic profile of Tempranillo grapes, occurring simultaneously in the vineyard, and (ii) to evaluate the viability of foliar chlorophyll content at veraison (Chl) to early assess aromatic quality potential of grapes in those conditions. Twenty non-irrigated vineyard subzones (10 m × 10 m each), affected and non-affected by iron chlorosis, were monitored in Ribera del Duero Appellation of Origin (North-Central Spain) during two consecutive seasons. Factorial ANOVA was performed to study the effects of predawn leaf water potential and Chl measured at veraison on the must composition parameters and, specifically, on the concentrations of free and bound aromatic compounds. Water deficit tended to increase color intensity and extractable anthocyanin content of the grapes, whereas the incidence of iron deficiency enhanced total phenolic compound content within subzones with better water status. More water or iron stressed subzones restricted C6-alcohols contents than less stressed subzones. Without significant effects on vine vigor, yield or berry size, the incidence of iron chlorosis increased the concentrations of some specific terpenes, C13-norisoprenoids, volatile acids and volatile phenols. These results showed that low to moderate iron stress can have positive effects on grape aromatic quality, and demonstrated that Chl can be a useful tool in precision viticulture to map the aromatic potential within rainfed vineyards affected by iron chlorosis.(AU)

Homogeneous zones of vegetation index for characterizing variability and site-specific management in vineyards

Characterization of the spatial variability of vegetative vigor in vineyards can help improve the performance of site-specific management practices, or the management of vineyards with different rates. Characterization using canopy proximal sensing has been a widely disseminated technique; however, vineyards in southeastern Brazil, where the utilization of annual double pruning results in a winter harvest, knowledge of the role of variability in improving vineyard management has not yet been applied. This study aimed to determine if post-veraison mapping of a normalized difference vegetation index could be used to assess the variability in grapevine vigor, water status, physiology, yield and berry quality attributes at harvest in an irrigated vineyard in southeastern Brazil. This normalized difference vegetation index was measured with an active canopy sensor, and spatial distribution maps over two growing seasons of a vineyard, managed on an annual double pruning basis, were generated. Attributes of physiological and technological berry maturation, leaf water potential, gas exchange, production, and fresh pruning weight were calculated. These normalized difference vegetation index maps allowed for the determination of variability in vegetative vigor and the productive potential of the vineyard; however, high levels of rainfall during the maturation period may reduce the potential of using these maps for determining berry parameters.(AU)

Homogeneous zones of vegetation index for characterizing variability and site-specific management in vineyards

Characterization of the spatial variability of vegetative vigor in vineyards can help improve the performance of site-specific management practices, or the management of vineyards with different rates. Characterization using canopy proximal sensing has been a widely disseminated technique; however, vineyards in southeastern Brazil, where the utilization of annual double pruning results in a winter harvest, knowledge of the role of variability in improving vineyard management has not yet been applied. This study aimed to determine if post-veraison mapping of a normalized difference vegetation index could be used to assess the variability in grapevine vigor, water status, physiology, yield and berry quality attributes at harvest in an irrigated vineyard in southeastern Brazil. This normalized difference vegetation index was measured with an active canopy sensor, and spatial distribution maps over two growing seasons of a vineyard, managed on an annual double pruning basis, were generated. Attributes of physiological and technological berry maturation, leaf water potential, gas exchange, production, and fresh pruning weight were calculated. These normalized difference vegetation index maps allowed for the determination of variability in vegetative vigor and the productive potential of the vineyard; however, high levels of rainfall during the maturation period may reduce the potential of using these maps for determining berry parameters.

First report of injuries associated with triclopyr herbicide drift in grapevines / Primeiro relato de danos associados à deriva do herbicida triclopir em videiras

In the southern region of Brazil, close proximity of vineyards to soybean areas is common, and glyphosate is used frequently to allow for the control of weeds. However, the continuous use of this chemical has accelerated the process of selection for resistant species such as horseweed (Conyza spp.), thus leading to the search for alternative herbicides such as triclopyr to control this weed. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report detailing injuries associated with triclopyr drift in grapevines in Brazil, in the Northern region of Parana state, that can result in crop losses that were previously uncharacterized. In this report, the primary symptoms associated with the drift of triclopyr in grapevines are described. Additionally, the major implications of this process regarding vine development along the next crop seasons are explored, and the primary measures to prevent these injuries are discussed.(AU)

Na região sul do Brasil é comum a proximidade de parreirais às lavouras de soja, sendo que no controle de plantas daninhas é frequentemente utilizado o herbicida glifosato. Porém, o seu uso acelerou o processo de seleção de espécies resistentes, como a buva (Conyza spp.), levando à procura por herbicidas alternativos, como o triclopir para o controle dessa planta daninha. Nesse trabalho é feito o primeiro relato de danos associados à deriva da aplicação de triclopir em áreas de produção de uvas no Brasil na região Noroeste do Estado do Paraná, causando prejuízos à cultura até então desconhecidos. Nessa comunicação, os principais sintomas associados à deriva desse herbicida em videiras são descritos, bem como discutidas as suas principais implicações no desenvolvimento das videiras nos próximos ciclos produtivos, e as medidas para que os danos sejam evitados.(AU)

SO2-generating pads reduce gray mold in clamshellpackaged 'Rubi' table grapes grown under a twocropping per year system / Folhas geradoras de SO2 reduzem a incidência de mofo cinzento em uvas de mesa 'Rubi' embaladas em cumbucas plásticas e produzidas sob o sistema de dupla safra anual

The aim of this work was to evaluate different SO2-generating pads and liners to control gray mold in ventilated clamshell-packaged 'Rubi' table grapes grown under a two-cropping per year system. The treatments consisted of SO2-generating pads (slow release or dual release) and plastic liners with different perforations (microperforated; 2.0; 4.0 or 5.0 mm in diameter) and a control, only with the standard microperforated plastic liner. The packaged grapes were stored in a cold chamber at 1.0 ± 1.0 °C and 95% relative humidity. After 45 days, the grapes were removed from cold storage and placed, without liners and SO2-generating pads, for 3 days at room temperature (22.0 ± 1.0 °C). The evaluations occurred at 30 and 45 days after the beginning of cold storage, and the following variables were assessed: incidence of gray mold, mass loss, stem browning and shattered berries. At 3 days of shelf-life, the same variables were assessed, except mass loss. The completely randomized design was used as a statistical model with four replications, and each plot consisted of five bunches individually stored in ventilated clamshell-packaged. The dual release SO2-generating pads are efficient in controlling the gray mold in 'Rubi' table grapes regardless of the type of perforation of the plastic liners, with low mass loss and shattered berries, with good conservation of the freshness of the rachis. The disease was efficiently controlled in both annual crops. The slow-release SO2-generating pads, regardless of the type of perforation of the plastic liners, resulted in intermediate efficiency of gray mold control, with good physical quality of the bunches. Thus, the use of dual release SO2- generating pads is recommended to control gray mold in ventilated clamshell-packaged 'Rubi' table grapes.(AU)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar diferentes folhas geradoras de SO2 e filmes plásticos perfurados, no controle do mofo cinzento em uvas de mesa 'Rubi' armazenadas individualmente em cumbucas plásticas ventiladas cultivadas sob dupla safra anual. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por folhas geradoras de SO2 (liberação lenta ou liberação dupla fase) e filmes plásticos com diferentes perfurações (microperfurado; 2,0; 4,0 ou 5,0 mm de diâmetro) e uma testemunha, somente com o filme plástico microperfurado. As uvas foram armazenadas em câmara refrigerada a 1,0 ± 1,0 °C e 95% de umidade relativa do ar. Após 45 dias, as uvas foram retiradas e mantidas sem os filmes plásticos e as folhas de SO2 por 3 dias em temperatura ambiente (22,0 ± 1,0 °C). As avaliações ocorreram aos 30 e 45 dias após o início do armazenamento refrigerado, quando foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: incidência de mofo cinzento, perda de massa, escurecimento da ráquis e degrana de bagas. Aos 3 dias em temperatura ambiente, as mesmas variáveis foram novamente avaliadas, com exceção da perda de massa. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições por tratamento, sendo cada parcela composta por cinco cachos armazenados individualmente em cumbucas plásticas ventiladas. Verificou-se que a folha de liberação dupla fase de SO2 é eficiente no controle do mofo cinzento nas uvas de mesa 'Rubi', independente do tipo de perfuração do filme plástico, com baixa perda de massa e degrana, e boa conservação do frescor da ráquis. A doença foi controlada com eficiência nas duas safras anuais. A folha de liberação lenta de SO2, independente do tipo de perfuração do filme plástico, resultou em eficiência intermediária de controle do mofo cinzento, com boa qualidade física dos cachos. A folha de liberação dupla fase de SO2 é recomendada para o controle do mofo cinzento em uvas de mesa 'Rubi' embaladas em cumbucas plásticas ventiladas.(AU)

Maior carga de gemas da videira resulta em melhora dos índices produtivos e vegetativos da videira Cabernet Franc cultivada em região de elevada altitude / Higher load of grapevine buds results in better yield and vegetative vigor indices in Cabernet Franc grapevine grown in a high-altitude region

Buscando alcançar um adequado balanço vegeto-produtivo, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito do aumento da carga de gemas planta-1, no momento da poda, nas características produtivas e equilíbrio vegetativo da videira Cabernet Franc cultivada em região de elevada altitude de Santa Catarina. O presente trabalho foi conduzido durante a safra 2016/2017, em um vinhedo comercial, localizado no munícipio de São Joaquim. Utilizaram-se videiras da cultivar Cabernet Franc enxertadas sobre o porta-enxerto Paulsen 1103. Os tratamentos consistiram em quatro diferentes níveis de cargas de gemas: 15, 30, 50 e 75 gemas planta-1. Avaliou-se no momento da colheita variáveis produtivas e vegetativas, e ao longo do ciclo da videira, avaliou-se o crescimento de ramos e feminelas. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso, com quatro blocos e cinco plantas por parcela. O aumento da carga de gemas planta-1 resultou em aumento do número de ramos e de cachos planta-1, resultando em aumento da produção por planta e da produtividade. As variáveis vegetativas foram influenciadas pelo aumento da gemas planta-1, observando-se redução do crescimento de ramos e de feminelas. O aumento da carga de gemas possibilitou melhor equilíbrio vegeto-produtivo, com redução do peso de poda, e obtenção do Índice de Ravaz mais adequado para a elaboração de vinhos de qualidade...

To reach an adequate vegetative-productive balance, this work aimed to evaluate the effect of an increase of the bud load.plant-1 during pruning, on the productive characteristics and vegetative balance of Cabernet Franc grapevine cultivated in a high-altitude region of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The present work was conducted during the 2016/2017 harvest, in a commercial vineyard located in the municipality of São Joaquim. Cabernet Franc variety grapevines grafted on the 'Paulsen 1103' rootstock were used. The treatments consisted of four different levels of bud loads: 15, 30, 50, and 75 buds.plant-1. At the time of harvesting, productive and vegetative variables were evaluated, and the growth of branches and secondary shoots was evaluated along the grapevine cycle. The experimental design was a randomized block design with four blocks and five plants per plot. The increase of the bud load.plant-1 increased the number of branches and bunches.plant-1, resulting in increased plant production and productivity. The vegetative variables were influenced by the increase of buds.plant-1, with a reduction of the growth of branches and of secondary shoots. The increase of the bud load allowed a better vegetative-productive balance, with the reduction in the weight of pruning, and a Ravaz Index more suitable for the production of quality wines. In vineyards with...

Maior carga de gemas da videira resulta em melhora dos índices produtivos e vegetativos da videira Cabernet Franc cultivada em região de elevada altitude / Higher load of grapevine buds results in better yield and vegetative vigor indices in Cabernet Franc grapevine grown in a high-altitude region

Buscando alcançar um adequado balanço vegeto-produtivo, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito do aumento da carga de gemas planta-1, no momento da poda, nas características produtivas e equilíbrio vegetativo da videira Cabernet Franc cultivada em região de elevada altitude de Santa Catarina. O presente trabalho foi conduzido durante a safra 2016/2017, em um vinhedo comercial, localizado no munícipio de São Joaquim. Utilizaram-se videiras da cultivar Cabernet Franc enxertadas sobre o porta-enxerto Paulsen 1103. Os tratamentos consistiram em quatro diferentes níveis de cargas de gemas: 15, 30, 50 e 75 gemas planta-1. Avaliou-se no momento da colheita variáveis produtivas e vegetativas, e ao longo do ciclo da videira, avaliou-se o crescimento de ramos e feminelas. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso, com quatro blocos e cinco plantas por parcela. O aumento da carga de gemas planta-1 resultou em aumento do número de ramos e de cachos planta-1, resultando em aumento da produção por planta e da produtividade. As variáveis vegetativas foram influenciadas pelo aumento da gemas planta-1, observando-se redução do crescimento de ramos e de feminelas. O aumento da carga de gemas possibilitou melhor equilíbrio vegeto-produtivo, com redução do peso de poda, e obtenção do Índice de Ravaz mais adequado para a elaboração de vinhos de qualidade...(AU)

To reach an adequate vegetative-productive balance, this work aimed to evaluate the effect of an increase of the bud load.plant-1 during pruning, on the productive characteristics and vegetative balance of Cabernet Franc grapevine cultivated in a high-altitude region of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The present work was conducted during the 2016/2017 harvest, in a commercial vineyard located in the municipality of São Joaquim. Cabernet Franc variety grapevines grafted on the 'Paulsen 1103' rootstock were used. The treatments consisted of four different levels of bud loads: 15, 30, 50, and 75 buds.plant-1. At the time of harvesting, productive and vegetative variables were evaluated, and the growth of branches and secondary shoots was evaluated along the grapevine cycle. The experimental design was a randomized block design with four blocks and five plants per plot. The increase of the bud load.plant-1 increased the number of branches and bunches.plant-1, resulting in increased plant production and productivity. The vegetative variables were influenced by the increase of buds.plant-1, with a reduction of the growth of branches and of secondary shoots. The increase of the bud load allowed a better vegetative-productive balance, with the reduction in the weight of pruning, and a Ravaz Index more suitable for the production of quality wines. In vineyards with...(AU)

Trellis systems, rootstocks and season influence on the phenolic composition of 'Chenin Blanc' grape

The biosynthesis of phenolic compounds might be influenced by environmental factors, such as solar radiation, temperature and relative air humidity, and production system. Some components of the production system, particularly the trellis system and rootstock, might change the phenolic composition of grapes due to microclimate of the cultivation region. In this study, the phenolic profile of Chenin Blanc grapes was characterized with different trellis systems and rootstocks in two consecutive production cycles by using high-performance liquid chromatography under tropical semi-arid conditions. In the second production cycle (Jan-May/2016), accumulation of (-) - epicatechin gallate and (-) - epigallocatechin gallate was higher when vigorous rootstocks were trellised to the lyre system, whereas the lyre system associated to rootstock SO4 resulted in higher rutin accumulation in the same cycle. There was little influence of the factors studied on trans-resveratrol and piceatannol accumulation. However, a higher accumulation of piceatannol was observed in the second productive cycle compared to cis-resveratrol and trans-resveratrol. This study highlights that accumulation of phenolic compounds is influenced not only by environmental factors typical of the production year season, but also by the trellis system and rootstock adopted. The identification of phenolic compounds in the accumulation stimulated by the combination of trellis system, rootstock, and production season allows to differentiate grape quality and add value to products derived from such combination in a tropical semi-arid region.

Early defoliation effects on water status, fruit yield and must quality of Nerello mascalese grapes

The effect of basal zone defoliation on vines influences yield and ripening depending on the phenological stage and its intensity. Early basal defoliation (EBD) was carried out at flowering on the autochthonous Vitis vinifera (L.) cultivar Nerello mascalese grown on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily. The effects were evaluated over a two-year period. In the first year, the canopy retained 67 % of its original leaf area after EBD and in the second year, 58 %. Compared with control vines, mid-day leaf water potentials in the EBD vines enjoyed higher water status throughout the growing seasons in both years. EBD had no significant negative effects on yield but did have significant positive effects on the levels of total polyphenols, total flavonols and total anthocyanins. Yield and its components are conditioned by a number of factors mainly linked to climate and to the vines general condition during berry growth and ripening. Even after two consecutive years of treatment, EBD does not have any negative effects on yield. However, EBD does have strong positive effects on berry quality attributes as a consequence of the following: greater exposure of the cluster to sunlight, higher vine water status and avoidance of high temperature stresses in the last phase of ripening during the analysis of anthocyanin.

Trellis systems, rootstocks and season influence on the phenolic composition of 'Chenin Blanc' grape

The biosynthesis of phenolic compounds might be influenced by environmental factors, such as solar radiation, temperature and relative air humidity, and production system. Some components of the production system, particularly the trellis system and rootstock, might change the phenolic composition of grapes due to microclimate of the cultivation region. In this study, the phenolic profile of Chenin Blanc grapes was characterized with different trellis systems and rootstocks in two consecutive production cycles by using high-performance liquid chromatography under tropical semi-arid conditions. In the second production cycle (Jan-May/2016), accumulation of (-) - epicatechin gallate and (-) - epigallocatechin gallate was higher when vigorous rootstocks were trellised to the lyre system, whereas the lyre system associated to rootstock SO4 resulted in higher rutin accumulation in the same cycle. There was little influence of the factors studied on trans-resveratrol and piceatannol accumulation. However, a higher accumulation of piceatannol was observed in the second productive cycle compared to cis-resveratrol and trans-resveratrol. This study highlights that accumulation of phenolic compounds is influenced not only by environmental factors typical of the production year season, but also by the trellis system and rootstock adopted. The identification of phenolic compounds in the accumulation stimulated by the combination of trellis system, rootstock, and production season allows to differentiate grape quality and add value to products derived from such combination in a tropical semi-arid region.(AU)

Early defoliation effects on water status, fruit yield and must quality of Nerello mascalese grapes

The effect of basal zone defoliation on vines influences yield and ripening depending on the phenological stage and its intensity. Early basal defoliation (EBD) was carried out at flowering on the autochthonous Vitis vinifera (L.) cultivar Nerello mascalese grown on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily. The effects were evaluated over a two-year period. In the first year, the canopy retained 67 % of its original leaf area after EBD and in the second year, 58 %. Compared with control vines, mid-day leaf water potentials in the EBD vines enjoyed higher water status throughout the growing seasons in both years. EBD had no significant negative effects on yield but did have significant positive effects on the levels of total polyphenols, total flavonols and total anthocyanins. Yield and its components are conditioned by a number of factors mainly linked to climate and to the vines general condition during berry growth and ripening. Even after two consecutive years of treatment, EBD does not have any negative effects on yield. However, EBD does have strong positive effects on berry quality attributes as a consequence of the following: greater exposure of the cluster to sunlight, higher vine water status and avoidance of high temperature stresses in the last phase of ripening during the analysis of anthocyanin.(AU)

Desempenho agronômico da videira Cabernet Sauvignon submetida a diferentes épocas de aplicação e concentrações de Prohexadiona de Cálcio / Agronomic performance of Cabernet Sauvignon grapevine submitted to different application times and concentrations of Prohexadione Calcium

Devido à falta de informações consistentes em relação a aplicação de Prohexadiona de Cálcio em videira, tem-se como objetivo deste trabalho avaliar o efeito de diferentes épocas de aplicação e concentrações de Prohexadiona de Cálcio no desempenho vitícola da cultivar Cabernet Sauvignon cultivada em regiões de altitude elevada de Santa Catarina. O presente estudo foi realizado durante a safra 2014/2015. As aplicações ocorrem em diferentes épocas e concentrações, sendo subdividas na inflorescência separada, plena florada e 15 dias após a plena florada. Realizaram-se avaliações vegeto-produtivas: área foliar, produtividade, relação área foliar/produção, crescimento de ramo, e parâmetros: pH, acidez total, sólidos solúveis, polifenóis totais, e arquitetura de cacho. A aplicação de Prohexadiona de Cálcio na concentração de 250 mg L-1, realizada na fase de plena florada aumentou em 23% a produtividade da cultivar Cabernet Sauvignon. Este aumento da produtividade esteve relacionado com a maior massa de cacho e com o maior número de bagas por cacho. A Prohexadiona de Cálcio aplicada na fase de inflorescência separada reduz o crescimento dos ramos. Porém devido as condições de excesso de vigor do vinhedo, a redução no crescimento não eliminou a necessidade da realização do desponte dos ramos. Houve redução na massa da baga da cultivar Cabernet Sauvignon com a aplicação de Prohexadiona...(AU)

Due to the lack of consistent information regarding the application of Prohexadione Calcium to the grapevine, the objective of this work is to assess the effect of different times of application and concentrations of Prohexadione Calcium in the winegrowing performance of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety, cultivated in regions of high altitude in the State of Santa Catarina. The present study was carried out during the 2014/2015 harvest. The applications occurred at different seasons and concentrations, being subdivided in the separated inflorescence, fully bloomed, and 15 days after full flowering. Foliar area, productivity, leaf area/production ratio, branch growth, and physical-chemical parameters were assessed: pH, total acidity, soluble solids, total polyphenols, and bunch architecture. The application of Prohexadione Calcium at a dose of 250 mg L-1, carried out in the full bloom stage, increased yield of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety by 23%. This increase in productivity was related to the highest bunch mass and the highest number of berries per bunch. Prohexadione Calcium applied in the separate inflorescence phase reduced the growth of the branches. However, due to the conditions of over-vigor of the vineyard, the reduction in growth did not eliminate the need for the emergence of the branches. There was a reduction in the mass of the berry of the Cabernet Sauvignon...(AU)

Desempenho agronômico da videira Cabernet Sauvignon submetida a diferentes épocas de aplicação e concentrações de Prohexadiona de Cálcio / Agronomic performance of Cabernet Sauvignon grapevine submitted to different application times and concentrations of Prohexadione Calcium

Devido à falta de informações consistentes em relação a aplicação de Prohexadiona de Cálcio em videira, tem-se como objetivo deste trabalho avaliar o efeito de diferentes épocas de aplicação e concentrações de Prohexadiona de Cálcio no desempenho vitícola da cultivar Cabernet Sauvignon cultivada em regiões de altitude elevada de Santa Catarina. O presente estudo foi realizado durante a safra 2014/2015. As aplicações ocorrem em diferentes épocas e concentrações, sendo subdividas na inflorescência separada, plena florada e 15 dias após a plena florada. Realizaram-se avaliações vegeto-produtivas: área foliar, produtividade, relação área foliar/produção, crescimento de ramo, e parâmetros: pH, acidez total, sólidos solúveis, polifenóis totais, e arquitetura de cacho. A aplicação de Prohexadiona de Cálcio na concentração de 250 mg L-1, realizada na fase de plena florada aumentou em 23% a produtividade da cultivar Cabernet Sauvignon. Este aumento da produtividade esteve relacionado com a maior massa de cacho e com o maior número de bagas por cacho. A Prohexadiona de Cálcio aplicada na fase de inflorescência separada reduz o crescimento dos ramos. Porém devido as condições de excesso de vigor do vinhedo, a redução no crescimento não eliminou a necessidade da realização do desponte dos ramos. Houve redução na massa da baga da cultivar Cabernet Sauvignon com a aplicação de Prohexadiona...

Due to the lack of consistent information regarding the application of Prohexadione Calcium to the grapevine, the objective of this work is to assess the effect of different times of application and concentrations of Prohexadione Calcium in the winegrowing performance of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety, cultivated in regions of high altitude in the State of Santa Catarina. The present study was carried out during the 2014/2015 harvest. The applications occurred at different seasons and concentrations, being subdivided in the separated inflorescence, fully bloomed, and 15 days after full flowering. Foliar area, productivity, leaf area/production ratio, branch growth, and physical-chemical parameters were assessed: pH, total acidity, soluble solids, total polyphenols, and bunch architecture. The application of Prohexadione Calcium at a dose of 250 mg L-1, carried out in the full bloom stage, increased yield of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety by 23%. This increase in productivity was related to the highest bunch mass and the highest number of berries per bunch. Prohexadione Calcium applied in the separate inflorescence phase reduced the growth of the branches. However, due to the conditions of over-vigor of the vineyard, the reduction in growth did not eliminate the need for the emergence of the branches. There was a reduction in the mass of the berry of the Cabernet Sauvignon...

Avaliação da fertilidade de gemas de variedades de uvas viníferas cultivadas em região de elevada altitude de Santa Catarina / Evaluation of bud fertility from grapevine varieties cultivated in high altitude region of Santa Catarina

Observa-se na região de elevada altitude de Santa Catarina baixo índice de fertilidade de gemas de variedades de uvas viníferas, sendo as variações na produtividade umas das maiores fontes de dúvidas na produção vitivinícola. Nesse contexto, tem-se como objetivo deste trabalho, avaliar a fertilidade de gemas de variedades viníferas em região de elevada altitude de Santa Catarina. O presente estudo foi realizado na safra 2016/2017. Os ramos e as gemas foram retiradas de um vinhedo comercial, localizado no município de São Joaquim. Foram retirados ramos e gemas das variedades Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay e Sauvignon Blanc. Após a poda das videiras, realizada em agosto de 2017, foram coletados 20 ramos de um ano de cada variedade para se determinar em fitotron a fertilidade de gemas. As gemas foram colocadas em um ambiente com 60% de umidade relativa, temperatura de 25 C e 12 horas de luz por dia com intensidade de 300-400 E m-2 s-1. Após a brotação das gemas, as gemas foram classificadas em férteis ou não férteis de acordo com a presença ou ausência da inflorescência. Para as variedades viníferas avaliadas, observou-se maior fertilidade de gemas na posição apical do ramo, e a menor fertilidade de gemas na posição basal do ramo. A variedade Cabernet Sauvignon foi a que apresentou a menor fertilidade de gemas entre as cinco variedades viníferas avaliadas...

A low bud fertility of grapevines varieties is observed in the high altitude region of Santa Catarina, where variations in productivity create much doubt with regard to wine production. Given this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate the bud fertility of grapevine varieties in the high altitude region of Santa Catarina. This study was carried out in the period of 2016/2017. The shoots and buds were taken from a commercial vineyard, located in the city of São Joaquim. Shoots and buds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc varieties were removed after pruning, performed in August 2017, and 20 shoots of each variety were collected to determine bud fertility. The buds were placed in fitotron in an environment with 60% relative humidity, temperature of 25 C and 12 hours of light per day with intensity of 300-400 E m-2 s-1. The buds were classified as fertile or non-fertile according to the presence or absence of inflorescence. For the evaluated grapevines varieties, it was observed a higher bud fertility in the apical position of shoot, and lower bud fertility in the basal position of the shoot. The Cabernet Sauvignon variety showed the lowest bud fertility among the five grape varieties evaluated, while Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot grape varieties showed the highest bud fertility. Due to the higher bud fertility in...

Fenologia e maturação da videira ‘Cabernet Franc’ em função de diferentes cargas de gemas em região de elevada altitude de Santa Catarina / Phenology and maturation of 'Cabernet Franc' grapevine due to different retained nodes number in high altitude region of Santa Catarina State

Tem-se como objetivo desse trabalho avaliar o efeito do aumento da carga de gemas na fenologia e na maturação tecnológica e fenológica da videira Cabernet Franc em região de elevada altitude de Santa Catarina. O presente trabalho foi conduzido durante safra 2016/2017, em um vinhedo comercial, localizado no munícipio de São Joaquim. Os tratamentos consistiram em quatro diferentes níveis de cargas de gemas: 15, 30, 50 e 75 gemas planta-1 . Durante o ciclo vegetativo da videira foram avaliados os principais estádios fenológicos (brotação, floração, virada de cor e maturação para colheita), sendo avaliadas qualitativamente quanto qualitativamente. No momento da colheita foram coletadas 100 bagas por parcela para a determinação da maturação tecnológica e fenólica. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso, com quatro blocos e cinco plantas por parcela. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância (ANOVA) e comparados pelo Teste Tukey a 5% de probabilidade de erro. O aumento da carga de gemas resultou em maior duração da Brotação e Floração, enquanto para a duração do Verásion, não observou-se efeito das diferentes cargas de gemas. A maturação tecnológica não foi influenciada pelo aumento da carga de gemas, e nos intervalos de carga de gemas testadas (15 a 75 gemas/planta), obteve-se índices de maturação considerados adequados para a elaboração de vinhos de qualidade. O aumento da carga de gemas não proporcionou diferença significativa nos atributos físicoquímicos, na composição fenólica e coloração das bagas.

The objective of this work is to evaluate the effect of load of buds on phenology and the technological and phenological maturation of Cabernet Franc grapevine in high-altitude region of Santa Catarina. The present work was conducted during the 2016/2017 harvest, in a commercial vineyard, located in the city of São Joaquim. The treatments consisted of four different levels of bud loads: 15, 30, 50, and 75 plant-1 buds. During the vegetative cycle of the grapevine, the main phenological stages were evaluated (budding, flowering, color turning, and maturation for harvest), being evaluated qualitatively and qualitatively. At the time of harvest, 100 berries were collected per plot to determine technological and phenolic maturation. The experimental design was a randomized block design with four blocks and five plants per plot. The data were submitted to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and compared by Tukey test with a 5% probability of error. The increase of the bud load resulted in a longer duration of Budding and Flowering, whereas for the duration of Verásion, no effect of different bud loads was observed. Technological maturation was not influenced by the increase of the yolk load, and in the sample loading intervals (15 to 75 yolks/plant), maturation rates considered adequate for the elaboration of quality wines were obtained. The increase of the yolk load did not give a significant difference in the physical-chemical attributes, in the phenolic composition and color of the berries.

Fenologia e maturação da videira ‘Cabernet Franc em função de diferentes cargas de gemas em região de elevada altitude de Santa Catarina / Phenology and maturation of 'Cabernet Franc' grapevine due to different retained nodes number in high altitude region of Santa Catarina State

Tem-se como objetivo desse trabalho avaliar o efeito do aumento da carga de gemas na fenologia e na maturação tecnológica e fenológica da videira Cabernet Franc em região de elevada altitude de Santa Catarina. O presente trabalho foi conduzido durante safra 2016/2017, em um vinhedo comercial, localizado no munícipio de São Joaquim. Os tratamentos consistiram em quatro diferentes níveis de cargas de gemas: 15, 30, 50 e 75 gemas planta-1 . Durante o ciclo vegetativo da videira foram avaliados os principais estádios fenológicos (brotação, floração, virada de cor e maturação para colheita), sendo avaliadas qualitativamente quanto qualitativamente. No momento da colheita foram coletadas 100 bagas por parcela para a determinação da maturação tecnológica e fenólica. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso, com quatro blocos e cinco plantas por parcela. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância (ANOVA) e comparados pelo Teste Tukey a 5% de probabilidade de erro. O aumento da carga de gemas resultou em maior duração da Brotação e Floração, enquanto para a duração do Verásion, não observou-se efeito das diferentes cargas de gemas. A maturação tecnológica não foi influenciada pelo aumento da carga de gemas, e nos intervalos de carga de gemas testadas (15 a 75 gemas/planta), obteve-se índices de maturação considerados adequados para a elaboração de vinhos de qualidade. O aumento da carga de gemas não proporcionou diferença significativa nos atributos físicoquímicos, na composição fenólica e coloração das bagas.(AU)

The objective of this work is to evaluate the effect of load of buds on phenology and the technological and phenological maturation of Cabernet Franc grapevine in high-altitude region of Santa Catarina. The present work was conducted during the 2016/2017 harvest, in a commercial vineyard, located in the city of São Joaquim. The treatments consisted of four different levels of bud loads: 15, 30, 50, and 75 plant-1 buds. During the vegetative cycle of the grapevine, the main phenological stages were evaluated (budding, flowering, color turning, and maturation for harvest), being evaluated qualitatively and qualitatively. At the time of harvest, 100 berries were collected per plot to determine technological and phenolic maturation. The experimental design was a randomized block design with four blocks and five plants per plot. The data were submitted to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and compared by Tukey test with a 5% probability of error. The increase of the bud load resulted in a longer duration of Budding and Flowering, whereas for the duration of Verásion, no effect of different bud loads was observed. Technological maturation was not influenced by the increase of the yolk load, and in the sample loading intervals (15 to 75 yolks/plant), maturation rates considered adequate for the elaboration of quality wines were obtained. The increase of the yolk load did not give a significant difference in the physical-chemical attributes, in the phenolic composition and color of the berries.(AU)