Copper-based fungicides have been used in vineyards throughout the world, for many decades to protect against downy mildew. However, their use results in an accumulation of Cu in surface soils which can potentially impact on the biological health of the soil and could be transported and stored in the sediments deposited close to valley bottoms. In Douro region, northern of Portugal, vineyards are located on ste...
This study presents preliminary results of a research project that aims assessing the environmental impact of intensive grapevine cultivation in the Alto Douro wine region, a World Heritage Site. A total of 50 soil samples were collected from three nearby vineyards of different ages. Surface drainage of these vineyards discharges into an important water reservoir, the Varosa Dam. The dam collects water from two...
Port wine vineyards along the margins of the Douro River are socio-culturally important, as Port wine is a world class agricultural product. While the tradition and economic beneficts of the crop are considerable, the intensive use of fertilizers, fungicides and pesticides to disease control in the vineyard is corrently raising public concern. The principal aim of this project is to assess the effect of inten...
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