II. YIELD ESTIMATION AND CONTROL

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2.1. Introduction

2.2. Yield components and the period in which they are determined. Factors affecting yield components

2.3. Yield variability and it’s causes

2.4. Yield forecast

2.4.1. Advantages of Yield forecast

2.4.2. Main techniques for Yield forecasting

2.4.2.1. Aeropalynological forecast models;

2.4.2.2. Estimation of yield components;

2.4.2.3. Agrometeorological models;

2.4.2.4. Remote sensing;

 2.4.2.5. Measuring trellis tension;

2.4.2.6. Image Analysis

2.5. Yield control by viticultural practices.

2.5.1. pruning level;

2.5.2. shoot thinning;

2.5.3. shoot tipping or hedging during flowering;

2.5.4. early leaf removal;

2.5.5. spraying growth regulators;

2.5.6. inflorescence thinning;

2.5.7. berry thinning;

2.5.8. cluster thinning

I. VINEYARD MECHANIZATION (cont)

19 Outubro 2023, 14:00 • Carlos Manuel Antunes Lopes

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1.6. Mechanical harvest

1.7. Mechanical pruning

I. VINEYARD MECHANIZATION

19 Outubro 2023, 09:00 • Carlos Manuel Antunes Lopes

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1.1. Introduction

1.2. Mechanization of plantation

1.3. Mechanization of fertilization and soil management

1.4. Mechanization of canopy management

1.5. Vineyard spraying equipment

VI- SUSTAINABLE VITICULTURE

12 Outubro 2023, 14:00 • Carlos Manuel Antunes Lopes

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- Introduction to Sustainable Viticulture

- Types of Sustainable Viticulture – an overview. Organic and Biodynamic Viticulture, Regenerative Viticulture

Practical reports: list of topics

Introduction to the course Advanced Viticulture.

12 Outubro 2023, 09:00 • Carlos Manuel Antunes Lopes

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GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Introduction to Advanced Viticulture: Program, Calendar, Bibliography and Evaluation