24/06/24
Recently, researchers from the ICVV have published a scientific study in the journal Food Chemistry under the title "Organic mulches slightly influence the wine phenolic profile and sensory evaluation." The study investigates different alternatives to conventional soil...
27/05/24
During the past month of April, Logroño hosted the centennial celebration of the first description of an entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema kraussei, by Gotthold Steiner in 1923. The event took place from April 10 to 12 at the Riojaforum and was coordinated by the...
14/05/24
With a reduction in available chemical treatments, there is an increased interest in biological control of grapevine trunk diseases. Few studies have investigated the impact of introducing beneficial microorganisms in the rhizosphere on the existing indigenous soil microbiome...
29/04/24
Viticulture frequently requires a stringent pesticide regimen to manage diseases, particularly those caused by fungi and oomycetes, in order to uphold production standards. Recognizing the environmental impact, there is an urgent need to diminish reliance on synthetic...
11/03/24
The viticulture industry stands as one of the most crucial socioeconomic sectors globally. However, it faces many challenges, including climate change, environmental degradation, and severe outbreaks of pests and diseases. To address these challenges and safeguard vineyards,...
26/02/24
Recently, a research conducted by ICVV researchers has been published in the Journal Scientia Horticulturae under the title "Evaluation of the intra-varietal diversity of ‘Tempranillo Tinto’ in clones prospected in the demarcated winemaking region of Rioja (Spain)".
This...
21/02/24
Fungal systematics is a dynamic and challenging field, where knowledge is constantly evolving, presenting new challenges for mycologists. In a scenario where precise classification and nomenclature of fungi are crucial, a debate arises regarding the proliferation of new...
20/02/24
Botryosphaeria dieback (BD), caused by species of the Botryosphaeriaceae family, poses a significant threat to vineyards worldwide. These fungi, well adapted to various temperatures, are becoming increasingly problematic in the face of climate change, affecting vineyards and...
19/12/23
The Institute of Grapevine and Wine Sciences (ICVV) organizes the Open International Conference on Grapevine Physiology and Biotechnology (Open GPB2024), to be celebrated in Logroño (La Rioja, Spain) from the 7th to the 11th of July, 2024.
The meeting aims to be a place of...
18/12/23
Next April, the centenary of the first description of an entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema kraussei, by Gotthold Steiner in 1923, will be celebrated in Logroño. The event will take place in the capital of La Rioja from April 10th to 12th of the following year, 2024. Just...
13/12/23
The IOBC/WPRS Integrated Protection in Viticulture working group held an international meeting in Logroño from October 3 to 5, 2023, organized by the Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences (ICVV) in collaboration with the University of La Rioja and the Government of La Rioja....
29/11/23
Fungicides are one of the most commonly used phytosanitary products to combat diseases threatening vineyards, such as mildew or cluster rot. In the search for sustainability in viticulture, it is necessary to implement environmentally friendly management tools, reducing total...
19/10/23
The ICVV participates in the Eco2Wine project, a European Doctoral Network (HE/MSCA scheme) in which 10 three-year contracts are offered to carry out doctoral theses in various disciplines related to oenology and viticulture.
It is a great opportunity to achieve doctoral...
10/10/23
The fungus Botrytis cinerea is a significant pathogen that affects a wide variety of crops, as well as a large number of fruits and vegetables after harvest. This fungus causes the well-known gray rot in vineyards and is also responsible for the rot in table grapes and many...