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Patty Skinkis discusses how grapevine rootstocks can enhance drought resilience and yield in vineyards.

Choosing the right grapevine rootstock can improve drought resilience without sacrificing yield. Patty Skinkis, Viticulture Extension Specialist and Professor in the Horticulture Department at Oregon State University, shares findings from long-term Oregon rootstock trial comparing mature and young vineyards . Learn which rootstocks produced larger canopies and higher yields with less water stress, why traditional low-vigor choices may struggle in no-till systems, and how this research is shaping an updated guide to help growers select rootstocks for climate resilience, vineyard establishment, and future production. Resources : 281: How Rootstock Impacts Vine Drought Tolerance and Longevity Evaluating Drought-Tolerant Rootstocks in Cool Climate Wine Grapes for Climate Change Resilience Patricia Skinkis | Google Scholar Patricia Skinkis | Instagram Patricia Skinkis | LinkedIn Patricia Skinkis | Oregon State University Patricia Skinkis | Research Gate Rootstock drought tolerance under dry-farmed conditions in Oregon's Willamette Valley Rootstock effects on mature Pinot noir growth and productivity under cool climate, dry farmed conditions Support the Podcast : Make a Donation…

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Host: Vineyard Team

Guest: Patty Skinkis

Topics covered

• grapevine rootstocks
• drought tolerance
• yield
• canopy growth
• climate resilience

Keywords

• grapevine rootstock
• drought resilience
• yield
• canopy growth
• vineyard establishment

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Organizations: Oregon State University

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