Date:3/12/2010

treatments. This means that soil with lower qualitative potential such as the flat soil can produce grapes of a similar quality to soils on slopes, which in principle produce higher quality grapes. Therefore, the use of cover crops could be an example of differential management that can lead to enhanced control of yield and quality. Something that could well be of interest for grapegrowers seeking to better plan and manage their vineyards.

Thus, the results obtained show that control of the vineyard is a key factor in the final quality of both grape and wine. The use of cover crops may be a tool that reduces the water availability to the vine and, moreover, helps to retain soil in sloping areas, reducing the risk of erosion.

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