Vineyard nutrient needs vary with rootstocks and soils
Authors
Michael M. AndersonJames A. Wolpert
Jean-Jacques Lambert
Authors Affiliations
M.M. Anderson is Staff Research Associate, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis; J.A. Wolpert is Cooperative Extension Specialist, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis; J.J. Lambert is Assistant Research Soil Scientist, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 62(4):202-207. DOI:10.3733/ca.v062n04p202. October 2008.
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Abstract
Sustainable vineyard fertilization can lead to cost savings while protecting the environment. However, appropriate fertilization conditions depend on the rootstocks, which differ in their uptake of macro- and micronutrients, as well as on the vineyard soils' physical and chemical characteristics, which affect the soil nutrient reservoir. We studied identical sets of 14 rootstocks on three different soils. Rootstocks had a significant impact on petiole levels of nitrogen and potassium throughout the growing season. Pruning weight and fruit yield also varied considerably by rootstock and site. However, rootstock performance was not consistent among sites, nor was the seasonal pattern of change in nitrogen and potassium consistent among sites. The observed differences emphasize the impact of soil texture and nutrient availability on plant growth. Further studies will help guide the development of site-specific sustainable fertilization regimens.
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