Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVI, Issue 1
Written by Andrei TANASE, Adrian ASANICA, Dorin SUMEDREA, Anca ONACHE, Alina FLOREA
Of all the fruit crops of horticultural importance, the grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) stands out as the most tolerant drought. However, there is relatively little information on grapevine responses to water stress tolerance. Climate change is probably the most discussed issue today. Climate change includes uneven distribution of regional water, extreme weather events (heat waves, heavy rains, hail, frost, and strong winds), and increasing droughts. This analysis summarizes the latest results on grapevine drought responses, the impact of water scarcity on the physiology of the grapevine and its fruit, and highlight some potential solutions in brief and medium-term in grapevine plantations.
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