In viticulture, it is often necessary to follow a strict pesticide program for fungal and oomycete disease control to ensure production standards are met. In light of this reality, it has become critical to reduce the use of synthetic fungicides and adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives for crop protection. However, in many traditional wine-growing regions, there are still significant limitations in adopting resistant or disease-tolerant varieties.
In response to these challenges, the application of biological and physical methods, such as the use of natural extracts and beneficial microorganisms, has shown considerable potential to at least partially replace synthetic fungicides. In addition, decision support systems based on predictive modeling and real-time monitoring play a key role in optimizing and reducing chemical treatments by providing accurate recommendations on the most appropriate times and places for interventions.
This work, developed by the BIOVITIS group of the Instituto de Ciencias de la Vid y del Vino (ICVV), addresses the latest advances in vine protection with the goal of minimizing pesticide use in viticulture. The chapter explores various sustainable management strategies, seeking not only to effectively control fungal and oomycete diseases at all stages of cultivation, from nursery to fully grown vine, but also to promote crop resilience and conservation of the surrounding ecosystem.
This chapter is part of the book published by Elsevier, volume 110, entitled “Grapevine: from Origin to the Vineyard.”
Catarina Leal and David Gramaje. 2024. Management strategies to reduce pesticide use against diseases caused by fungi and oomycetes in grapevine. https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1ix4rErDqaK09
Source: ICVV
