Effects of Pre-Flowering Removal of Main Leaves or Lateral Shoots

Effeuillage — © Thibaut Verdenal, Agroscope

An Agroscope study shows that pre-flowering removal of the main leaves instead of the lateral shoots appears to be a viable practice with a moderate effect on both yield potential and must composition.

Swiss Agricultural Research: Exploring grapevine canopy management: effects of removing main leaves or lateral shoots before flowering

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Viticulture

Research in viticulture and oenology at Agroscope is intended to solve practical problems of Swiss wine growers, taking into account regional conditions.