Reducing copper in vineyards
Reducing copper in vineyards An international consortium in the wine sector is developing the COPPEREPLACE project which aims to reduce the use of copper in vineyards. Viticulturists have been using copper fungicide to combat Downy Mildew in vineyards since the end of the 19th Century, however copper is a non-degradable heavy metal and this process can lead the metal to both gather in the top soil or leach into the water causing negative impacts on the environment. The Association for the Devel...
Vila Real Plataforma Tecnol Technical Services Department Association For The Development Of Douro Viticulture Collaborative Laboratory Downy Mildew
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