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Dr. Eleonora Cataldo
Email: eleonora.cataldo@unifi.it
Affiliation: Università degli Studi di Firenze, Florence, Italy
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Research Interests: plant physiology and biochemistry, plant metabolism, plant reaction to abiotic stress, drought resistance, heatwaves, biostimulants, zeolite, grapevine
Prof. Giovan Battista Mattii
Email: giovanbattista.mattii@unifi.it
Affiliation: DAGRI – University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino 50019, Italy
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Research Interests: plant physiology and biochemistry, plant metabolism, plant reaction to abiotic stress, drought resistance, heatwaves, biostimulants, zeolite, grapevine
Summary
In the environment, grapevines are continuously being exposed to several adverse conditions. Environmental stress conditions such as drought, heat, salinity, cold, or pathogen infection can have a devastating impact on plants under field conditions. Plant responses to these stresses are complex and involve numerous physiological, molecular, and cellular adaptations.
Plants have developed intricate mechanisms to adapt and survive under various types of stresses. Primary metabolism plays a key role in grapevines’ adaptive/defense response through the influence on the modulation of secondary metabolism and the activation of the host’s various defense mechanisms. Alterations in metabolism can incorporate modifications in leaf gas exchange, the availability of nutrients, metabolically active compounds, or in carbon and nitrogen metabolism and C/N balance. Understanding the complex interaction between these stresses and vines is crucial for developing effective and sustainable strategies to counterbalance their impact on vineyards.
For this research topic, we welcome reviews, perspectives, original research, opinions, and methods that highlight the following arguments. Potential subjects for this topic include, but are not limited to:
· Climate change effects on vine development
· Physiology and biochemistry correlated to biotic and abiotic stresses in grapevine
· Biostimulants for coping with biotic and abiotic stresses
· Soil management strategies (biochar, zeolite) and canopy management in vineyards (kaolin, biostimulants)
Keywords
grapevines, adaptation mechanisms, climate change, soil conditions, genetic variation, soil management, physiological traits, yield
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