The Story of the Grapevine – From W

The story of the grapevine is a story of adaptation, time, and terroir.
In this category, we will trace the grapevine from its initial domestication to modern cultivation, examining plant structure, the annual life cycle, and physiological responses to the environment. We will integrate botanical and agronomic knowledge with an understanding of the relationship between soil, climate, and vineyard management, reading the grapevine not merely as a plant, but as a living system that tells its story

Water Dynamics in the Grapevine

Water is the primary driving factor in grapevine physiology. In this category, we address the vine’s water relations—from the soil, through the root system, to the leaves and fruit. We examine how water availability influences stomatal conductance, photosynthesis, vegetative growth, and fruit quality, and how environmental conditions and irrigation management determine the balance between stress and optimal growth. Understanding the relationship between water and the grapevin

Soil – The Plant Interface

hagai shalom

Jan 68 min read