Variability in fruit set and yield is a serious problem in Oregon viticulture, particularly with Pinot noir. Climatic variation during the flowering period contributes significantly to this problem by affecting fruit set and cluster weight. Cool wet weather during bloom results in poor set, small clusters, and low yields. Seasons...
Trellis design and canopy management have been major research topics in viticulture during the last ten years. The article by Dave Adelsheim in the first edition of the "Oregon Winegrowers Guide" and the presentations of Shaulis, Smart, Carboneau, Intrerari and Koblet at the 1984 Cool Climate Symposium in Eugene were...
Objectives:
· Evaluate canopy management options available to Oregon growers for their effects on yield, grape composition, and wine quality.
· Investigate the relationships between vine growth, cluster environment, grape composition and wine quality.
· Develop techniques that improve the capabilities of Oregon winegrape growers to obtain consistent yields with...