Water availability is arguably the most important environmental factor limiting crop growth
and productivity. Erratic precipitation patterns and increased temperatures resulting from …

Background A large proportion of vineyards are located in regions with seasonal drought
(eg Mediterranean-type climates) where soil and atmospheric water deficits, together with …

Water is critical for viticulture sustainability since grape production, quality and economic
viability are largely dependent on water availability. The total water consumption of …

Water is now considered the most important but vulnerable resource in the Mediterranean
region. Nevertheless, irrigation expanded fast in the region (eg South Portugal and Spain) to …

Climate change is affecting grape yield, composition and wine quality. As a result, the
geography of wine production is changing. In this Review, we discuss the consequences of …

In many areas of the world, maintaining grapevine production will require adaptation to
climate change. While rigorous evaluations of adaptation strategies provide decision makers …

Grapevine is a traditionally non-irrigated crop that occupies quite an extensive agricultural
area in dry lands and semi-arid regions. Recently, irrigation was introduced to increase the …

Improving water use efficiency (WUE) in grapevines is essential for vineyard sustainability
under the increasing aridity induced by global climate change. WUE reflects the ratio …

This review deals with grapevine abscisic-acid (ABA) mediated responses to abiotic stress
by addressing stress consequences mainly on berry quality. Accumulation of secondary …

Photosynthetic down‐regulation and/or inhibition under water stress conditions are
determinants for plant growth, survival and yield in drought‐prone areas. Current knowledge …