PULLMAN, Wash., July 21 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
PROSSER,Wash. - New research from Washington State University could help grape growers improve nutrient use efficiency and develop a more accurate fertilizer budget, helping ensure high fruit quality, vineyard productivity, and long-term economic and environmental sustainability.
The findings, published in the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, show that leaf fall, dormant cane removal, and environmental conditions can significantly impact nutrient loss in grapevines.
"The study highlights the importance of taking a more holistic view of vineyard nutrient management," said lead author Nataliya Shcherbatyuk, a research associate in WSU's De...