Wine Growing / Viticulture Flashcards

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Q

What is

Regulated Deficit Irrigation?
(RDI)

A

Creates water stress during certain key periods of the vine’s development by lowering the total amount of applied irrigation water.

  • Developed and used in Australia
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What is

Partial Rootzone Drying?
(PRD)

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Alternates the application of drip irrigation from one side of a vine row to the other, keeping half of the rootzone irrigated and half dry.

Reduces total water use by up to 50% and has no discernable impact on yields.

  • Developed and used in Australia
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