Soil type and soil preparation influence vine development and grape composition through its impact on vine water and nitrogen status

• Published in: E3S web of conferences Vol. 50; p. 1015
• Main Authors: Leeuwen Cornelis, van, Rességuier Laure, de, Séverine, Mary, Coralie, Laveau, Etienne, Mousset-Libeau, Elisa, Marguerit, Jean-Philippe, Roby, Amélie, Quiquerez
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Les Ulis EDP Sciences 01.01.2018
• Subjects: Acidity; Carbon 13; Composition; Data points; Environment and Society; Environmental Sciences; Environmental studies; Grapes; Humanities and Social Sciences; Malic acid; Moisture content; Nitrogen; Plantations; Soil dynamics; Soil types; Soil water; Soils; Subsoils; Terraces; Vineyards; Water deficit; Wineries & vineyards

The influence of soil type and preparation on vine development and grape composition was investigated in a 50 ha estate located in Saint-Emilion (Bordeaux, France) and planted predominantly with Merlot. Part of the vineyard was planted down the slopes and another part of the vineyard was planted on...