Hongfang Lan

1 Lishui Lianfengxiang Green Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd, ishui, 232000, Zhejiang, China
2 Zhejiang Agronomist College, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Horticulture, 2025, Vol. 15, No. 3   doi: 10.5376/ijh.2025.15.0015
Received: 30 Apr., 2025    Accepted: 08 Jun., 2025    Published: 27 Jun., 2025

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Lan H.F., 2025, The role of canopy management in optimizing grapevine yield and quality, International Journal of Horticulture, 15(3): 133-142 (doi: 10.5376/ijh.2025.15.0015)

This study explores the critical role of canopy management in optimizing grape yield and quality, emphasizing the principles and practices of enhancing grapevine canopy microclimate to improve production efficiency. Canopy management techniques, including shoot thinning, leaf removal, and pruning systems, contribute to improving light conditions and air circulation within the canopy, thereby optimizing photosynthesis and reducing disease risk. Additionally, the study analyzes the long-term effects of these techniques, such as enhanced sugar accumulation and increased antioxidant content, and examines the potential of automation and precision viticulture technologies to improve management efficiency. Innovative canopy management strategies are particularly essential for achieving sustainable grape cultivation in the face of climate change challenges.

Canopy management; Grape yield and quality; Photosynthesis optimization; Climate change adaptation; Sustainable viticulture