Mansoor Sarani, Mostafa Oveisi, Ramin Piri, Andrea Mastinu
{"title":"Controlling Cynodon dactylon in Vineyards Under Arid Conditions: Superior Efficacy of Consecutive-Year Polyethylene Mulching Compared to Herbicide Application","authors":"Mansoor Sarani, Mostafa Oveisi, Ramin Piri, Andrea Mastinu","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/6659463","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/6659463","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Effective management of <i>Cynodon dactylon</i> (bermudagrass) is critical for grapevine production in arid environments. A three-year field study (2018–2020) was conducted in a commercial Yaghuti table grape (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.) vineyard in southeastern Iran to compare polyethylene mulch (PEM) and four selective herbicides for bermudagrass control and their effects on grape yield and fruit quality. The experiment followed a randomized complete block design in which herbicide treatments and 1 year PEM were rerandomized annually, whereas 2- and 3-year PEM treatments were maintained on fixed plots to evaluate cumulative effects. Among herbicides, clethodim provided the greatest suppression of both above- and below-ground bermudagrass biomass during the first year, followed by haloxyfop R-methyl ester. Multiyear PEM applications resulted in near-complete suppression of bermudagrass biomass by the second consecutive year, with similar levels of control observed in the third year. Grape yield varied among treatments across years. In general, treatments that effectively reduced bermudagrass competition, including clethodim and multiyear PEM, were associated with higher yields relative to the untreated control. In 2020, grapevines under clethodim and multiyear PEM treatments exhibited higher total soluble solids (TSS) at harvest, while titratable acidity (TA) also differed among treatments. These differences likely reflect indirect effects of weed suppression on vine water status and fruit microclimate rather than direct physiological effects of the herbicides. Overall, repeated PEM application provided sustained bermudagrass suppression under arid conditions, whereas clethodim offered effective short-term control. Long-term environmental and economic implications of multiyear PEM use warrant further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/6659463","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148281914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carla Zarbà, Gaetano Chinnici, Roberta Maria Gravagno, Mariarita Cammarata, Alessandro Scuderi
{"title":"The Governance Approach of Certified Quality Wine Consortia With Regard to the Four Dimensions of Sustainability: SAFA and SSGI Methodologies","authors":"Carla Zarbà, Gaetano Chinnici, Roberta Maria Gravagno, Mariarita Cammarata, Alessandro Scuderi","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/2447200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/2447200","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The transition of the agri-food system toward sustainability necessitates robust assessment frameworks to both guide and evaluate stakeholder performance. This study applies the <i>Sustainability Strategy for Geographical Indications</i> (SSGI) to assess the governance role of Sicilian quality wine consortia in promoting sustainability among their affiliated members. Using a customised questionnaire encompassing 84 SSGI indicators, the research evaluates the performance of these Sicilian organisations across the four pillars of sustainability. The findings reveal a fragmented and uneven level of engagement: While several consortia exhibit moderate performance in economic and governance dimensions, significant weaknesses emerge in the social and environmental pillars. Limited strategic planning, insufficient internal accountability and the absence of shared sustainability objectives impede the systemic integration of sustainable practices. This study highlights the potential of the SSGI framework to serve as a practical guideline for geographical indication organisations and producers, facilitating the identification of sustainability priorities, the monitoring of progress and fostering continuous improvement. The Sicilian case study provides a valuable example of the broader challenges encountered within the Geographical Indication systems, underscoring the imperative for integrated and collaborative strategies that align the pursuit of quality production with core sustainability principles.</p>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/2447200","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148167035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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{"title":"Correction to “Effectiveness of Different Bud Forcing Treatments to Achieve Double Cropping in Cabernet Sauvignon Grapevines Grown in South Australia”","authors":"","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/9769838","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/9769838","url":null,"abstract":"<p>F. Del Zozzo, C. Collins, C. Ford, et al., “Effectiveness of Different Bud Forcing Treatments to Achieve Double Cropping in Cabernet Sauvignon Grapevines Grown in South Australia,” <i>Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research</i>, 2025, 9997675, https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/9997675.</p><p>The correct tables are shown below:</p><p>We apologize for these errors.</p>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/9769838","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147686245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gastone Tanga, Patrick Mdemba, Noemi Tel-Zur, Uri Yermiyahu, Noam Reshef, Amnon Lichter, Yonatan Ron, Arnon Dag
{"title":"Effect of Potassium Availability on Growth, Leaf Nutrient Contents, Yield, and Fruit Quality of Table Grapes","authors":"Gastone Tanga, Patrick Mdemba, Noemi Tel-Zur, Uri Yermiyahu, Noam Reshef, Amnon Lichter, Yonatan Ron, Arnon Dag","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/3165171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/3165171","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Potassium (K) fertilization is vital for grapevine growth and development, as well as for the quality and yield of grape berries. However, conducting experimental field studies to learn about the nutritional demand for K in table grapes can be challenging due to significant K storage in the soil. We examined the effects of various K application levels on two table grape cultivars: the early-bearing green “Early Sweet,” and the late-bearing red “Crimson,” for three consecutive seasons.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods and Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Grapevines were grown in 500-L lysimeters filled with perlite and subjected to three K-fertigation treatments (15, 40, and 72 mg L<sup>−1</sup> K). The lowest K level resulted in improved K-use efficiency (> 80%) in both cultivars across the three seasons. However, this efficiency came at the cost of reduced vegetative growth, reflected by reduced leaf area index, and decreased pruning weight in “Early Sweet.” Stomatal conductance also declined under low K supply toward the end of the summer, underscoring this mineral’s (elemental nutrient’s) role in stomatal regulation. Together, these resulted in reduced daily water consumption. Low K supply resulted in lower fruit juice pH in the 2022 and 2023 seasons in “Crimson.” Conversely, elevated K levels in 2023 and 2024 suppressed sugar accumulation in developing berries of both cultivars.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Varying K fertilizer levels significantly affected vegetative growth, physiological processes, and berry sugar content of early- and late-bearing table grape cultivars.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Significance of the Study</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Optimization of K levels is essential for promoting growth, nutrient uptake, yield, and fruit quality in table grapes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/3165171","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147686997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}