Viticulture and Pathology (French Edition): Elements for Reasonable Agriculture by André Crespy

Viticulture and Pathology: A Key Work for Sustainable Agriculture

The book Viticulture and pathology André Crespy is an essential reference for understanding the vine diseases, the phytosanitary risk management, and the best practices of a integrated farming. It is intended for winegrowers, to the Oenologists and to all the enthusiasts of the Biology of the vine, eager to adopt environmentally friendly practices while ensuring the quality of wines.

A book structured for optimal understanding

The book is organized into several sections allowing for an in-depth reading of the vineyard diseases, some Climatic factors, as well as some strategies of rational control against diseases and pests.

1. Diagnosis of diseases based on symptoms

• Observation after the fall of the leaves
• Symptoms and possible causes in Spring and summer
• Identification of mineral deficiencies
• Effects of climate accidents and toxicities of plant protection products

2. Biological Factors and Modeling of Pathological Risks

• Role of the climate in the development of diseases
• Risk assessment models related to Diseases and pests
• Study of the Diseases difficult to model

3. Vineyard nutrition and health

• Importance of a Balanced nutrition of the vine
• Impact of the mineral imbalances on the vulnerability of grapevines

4. An ecological approach to viticulture

• Definition of a Sustainable winegrowing ecosystem
• Strategies for phytosanitary risk management
• Importance of Climatic and hygrometry data

5. Biological Diversity and Viticultural Culture

• Resistant grape varieties and vineyard biodiversity
• Creation of a vineyard hedgerow to limit the environmental impact
• Impact of the hedges on the health of the vineyard

6. Diseases and Impact on Winemaking

The book discusses in detail the main vine diseases :

• Downy mildew, powdery mildew, black rot, botrytis
• Esca, eutypa dieback, dead arm
• Pests: cluster worms, mites, leafhopper scorch
• Viroses and their effects on the vine

7. Influence of minerals on winemaking

• Effects of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium
• Influence of these elements on the quality of wine

8. Vine pruning and wood diseases

• Impact of the phylloxera and powdery mildew on production
• Effects of Pruning practices on vine health

A pragmatic approach to sustainable viticulture

The author does not limit themselves to a diagnosis of the vineyard diseases. He offers concrete solutions for a reasoned management, integrating scientific advances and environmental requirements.

This book is for anyone who wishes to reconcile quality of wines, respect for the environment and productivity. It allows for optimizing the management of health risks and to ensure a better resilience of vineyards in the face of climate challenges and emerging diseases.

📌 Book features:

• Title : Viticulture and Pathology: Elements for a Reasonable Agriculture
• Author : André Crespy
• Editor : Oenoplurimedia
• Collection : Future Oenology
• ISBN : 978-2-905428-23-3
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• Year of publication : 2005
• Number of pages : 190
• Format : 22 x 24 cm
• Weight : 620 g
• Language: French