

An essential work on the link between vineyards and ecology. Through the lens of Valais, a major wine region in Switzerland, this interdisciplinary work explores the relationship between vineyards and nature, the environmental issues, organic farming, biodynamics, and the impact of climate change. A deep reflection on the present and future of sustainable viticulture.
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Vine and Nature in Valais: Between the Lines of Culture is a collective work directed by Anne-Dominique Zufferey-Périsset, which questions the place of the Nature in viticultural practices contemporary, at a time when the environmental issues and climate issues occupy a central place in the public debate.
This book brings together the contributions of seventeen scientists from various disciplines (geography, biology, oenology, agronomy, agricultural policy...), who provide an in-depth analysis of the Valaisan viticulture, emblematic of the ecological transition at work in the European vineyards.
The Valais, the premier wine region of Switzerland, becomes here a observation laboratory on the evolution of viticultural practices. The authors question:
What is a natural vine today ?
How to reconcile efficiency, quality, and environmental respect ?
How far should biodiversity be integrated into the vineyards ?
Among the topics covered are:
TheClimate change and its impacts on the vineyard ;
The life of soils, fauna and flora ; ;
Theorganic farming and its constraints ;
The development of the biodynamics and the resistant grape varieties ; ;
The history of the integrated production and the levers of the agricultural policy.
By crossing scientific research, , field experiences and committed testimonials, the book offers a Interdisciplinary lecture and current of the relationship between the vine and nature.
Illustrated, richly documented, it is intended for both the vineyard professionals, , Researchers, , Students, that to the enlightened wine enthusiasts concerned about better understanding the Challenges of sustainable viticulture.
Title : Vine and Nature in Valais: Between the Lines of Culture
Author : Anne-Dominique Zufferey-Périsset (direction)
Language : French
Editor : Infolio
Collection : Museum catalog
Publication date : November 26, 2020
EAN13 : 9782884743389
ISBN : 978-2-88474-338-9
Format : Connected
Number of pages : 290
Dimensions : 28 x 23.1 x 2.5 cm
Weight : 1266 g
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