The soil effects on the grapevine root system in several vineyards of the Loire valley (France)

Research on grapevine root systems in the Loire Valley reveals that soil water supply significantly benefits root development, while factors such as penetrometer soil strength, bulk density, and hydromorphic conditions hinder it. The study identified four distinct rooting patterns in Cabernet franc/SO 4 root-stock vines across different soil types, using statistical analysis to assess the influence of physical soil properties. This findings highlight the critical role of soil characteristics in vineyard productivity, offering insights into optimizing grapevine cultivation in UNESCO-listed regions like the Loire Valley.

Morlat, R., & Jaquet, A. (2015). The soil effects on the grapevine root system in several vineyards of the Loire valley (France). VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research, Vol. 32 No. 1 (1993): Vitis. https://doi.org/10.5073/VITIS.1993.32.35-42