project - Innovative project
G.O. SUELOS VIVOS- Regenerating life in Cadiz vineyard soils
G.O. SUELOS VIVOS- Regenerando vida en suelos de viñedos gaditanos
Objectives
The objective is to validate innovative management strategies for vineyards and pastures in Cádiz, which accelerate the transformation of conventional intensive production systems to sustainable vineyards that provide ecosystem services, using sustainable practices, in an integrated manner: provision of microbial inoculants (produced from microorganisms from soils in the province and by-products of vinification and pruning remains), implementation of plant covers with native species, and use of sheep to control vegetation. These practices will help to overcome the negative effects caused by "legacy of the soil" and to obtain a higher quality wine with added value.
Objectives
El objetivo es validar estrategias innovadoras de gestión de viñedos y pastizales de Cádiz, que aceleren la transformación de los sistemas productivos intensivos convencionales a viñedos sostenibles que aporten servicios ecosistémicos, usando prácticas sostenibles, de manera integrada: aportación de inoculantes microbianos (producidos a partir de microorganismos de suelos de la provincia y subproductos de la vinificación y restos de poda), implantación de cubiertas vegetales con especies nativas, y uso de ganado ovino para el control de la vegetación. Estas prácticas ayudarán a superar los efectos negativos de “legado del suelo” y a obtener un vino de mayor calidad y valor añadido.
Activities
Summarise existing knowledge about the different practices to be implemented. Characterization of the biodiversity and functionality of the soils from Cadiz vineyards, especially those from the Protected Designation of Origin Jerez-Xérès-Sherry. Selection of soils and microorganisms with biotechnological potential. Design and production of pure and community-based microbial inoculants. Greenhouse evaluation trials (different inoculants, a commercial inoculant and non-inoculated soil) and selection of the most effective ones. Field trials with selected inoculants and grape vinification trials. Dissemination to the scientific community and producers, and training activities.
Activities
Síntesis del conocimiento disponible sobre las distintas prácticas a implementar. Caracterización de la biodiversidad y funcionalidad de los suelos de los viñedos gaditanos, con énfasis en la Denominación de Origen Jerez-Xérès-Sherry. Selección de suelos y microorganismos con potencial biotecnológico. Diseño y producción de inoculantes microbianos puros y basados en comunidades. Ensayos en invernadero del efecto de los inoculantes (tratamientos con los distintos inoculantes, inoculante comercial y suelo sin inocular) y selección de los más efectivos. Ensayos de campo con los inoculantes seleccionados y vinificación de uvas. Difusión y formación a la comunidad científica y a productores.
Additional comments
Vineyards are essential for the economy and ecology of Cádiz, the Andalusian province with the largest area dedicated to this crop. Traditionally, Cadiz vineyards housed a great biodiversity of plants, insects, and birds. However, the intensification of viticulture and the excessive use of ploughing, fertilizers and pesticides have resulted in vineyards that are highly eroded, biologically impoverished, and much more susceptible to pathogens and pests. Additionally, the growing dependence on agrochemical treatments has negative economic consequences for producers and affects the quality of their products.
The project will collaborate in meet the challenge of the ecological transition demanded by different national and international institutions through different policies and agreements such as: the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by United Nations as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Europeann Green Deal, the Research and Innovation Strategy for the Smart Specialization of Andalusia, among others.
Project details
- Main funding source
- Rural development 2014-2020
- Agricultural sectors
- Viticulture
Contacts
Dr. Raúl Ochoa-Hueso; Ramón y Cajal Researcher; Department of Biology, Botany Area, University of Cádiz- Vitivinicultural and Agri-Food Research Institute (IVAGRO); Avenida República Árabe Saharaui, 11510, Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain T: +34 956016412
Project coordinator
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Universidad de Cádiz
Project coordinator