Effects of mechanical pre-bloom defoliation on cordon de Royat pruned Sangiovese (<em>Vitis vinifera</em> L.) vines
Aims: Recent trials on Sangiovese vines have shown that hand defoliation of shoot basal leaves at pre-bloom is effective in reducing fruit set and yield, leading to better grape composition and quality. The present work was performed to assess whether similar outcomes could be obtained by a more eco...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Viticulture and Enology Society
2011-03-01
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| Series: | OENO One |
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| Online Access: | https://oeno-one.eu/article/view/1480 |