Effect of pruning and mechanical fruit thinning on crop load and berry and wine composition of Tempranillo in Texas

Tempranillo is the second most planted variety in Texas. However, over-cropping can be an issue. Crop load can be managed by pruning and mechanical fruit thinning. Mechanizing fruit thinning provides three benefits: yield reduction, berry thinning to decrease cluster compactness and reduce fungal di...

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Main Authors: Pierre Helwi, Justin Scheiner, Andreea Botezatu, Aaron Essary, Daniel Hillin
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: International Viticulture and Enology Society 2021-12-01
Series:IVES Technical Reviews
Online Access:https://ives-technicalreviews.eu/article/view/4905