Physiological Fingerprinting in Viticulture

Physiological Fingerprinting in Viticutlure | Project Timeline

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2010-05 Experiments kick-off: cooperative tests on UVB stress.
2010-04 Experiments kick-off: dry stress physiology performed by K. Schödl and Dr. M. Griesser.
2010-03 Potted vines: transfer from cold chamber to greenhouse for acclimatization. Topfreben: Auswinterung 2010, Foto © Schoedl
2009-12 Metabolomic Profiling is now being performed basing on LTQ Orbitrap XL to further enhance resolution of metabolites. This analysis is conducted at IFA, Tulln. Metabolomic Profiling basing on LTQ Orbitrap XL at IFA Tulln. 2009, Foto © Weingart
2009-11 Potted vines: transfer for hibernation in Jedlersdorf. Potted vines: transfer for hibernation in Jedlersdorf 2009, Foto © Schoedl
2009-11 Preparation of leaf samples for analyses of polyphenols finished. Preparation of leaf samples for analyses of polyphenols 2009, Foto © Schoedl
2009-09 In situ measurements of leaf spectra in the field plots of Retz and Krems employing Spectrometric and GPS-combined methods. In situ measurements of leaf spectra in the field plots of Retz and Krems employing Spectrometric and GPS-combined methods. 2009, Foto © Schoedl
2009-09 UVB stress experiments in the field (Sandgrube, Krems) with two differing Riesling clones finished, sampling of leaves and berries, vinification of berries of different treatments in one vineyard. UVB stress experiments in the field (Sandgrube, Krems) with two differing Riesling clones. 2009, Foto © Schoedl
2009-07 Thunderstorms affect field trials:
storm in Langenois destroys test array (image), hailstorm damages in experimental plot Wien-Cobenzl
storm damages Langenois 2009, Foto © Schoedl
2009-06 UPDATE for Physiological Fingerprint project: spectrometric measurements integrated into the experimental design. In cooperation with Vienna Technical University, establishment of the methodology is being developed as basis for precision viticulture in Austria. spectrometric measurement device, Foto © Becker
2009-05 Start of UVB radiation field trials. In three plots (Retz, Krems, Langenlois) experiments with Pinot noir and Riesling cultivars are being conducted. UVb radiation field trial Langenlois 2009, Foto © Schoedl
2009-04 Start of field trials 2009 - plot inspection in Retz, Krems and Langenlois. Start of field trials 2009, Foto © Schoedl
2009-03 Greenhouse season 2009 kick-off: more than 650 vines were potted for experiments under controlled environmental conditions. Versuche zur Stressphysiologie induziert durch UVb-Strahlung und Trockenstress, , Foto © Schoedl
2008-11 1st project turn completed: project meeting with presentation of first results and discussion of planned research in 2009, at WBS Krems, November 6th 2008.
Präsentation zum Arbeitstreffen 08-11-04
Präsentation zum Arbeitstreffen 08-11-04
2008-04 new planting of experimental plot Retz/Hollabrunn Retzer Altenberg, Grüner Veltliner clones GV A 1-3 and GV A 1-4 on 5BB (experimental randomised design, planted 2008; spacing: row x plant 3,00m x 1,00m; 1882 vines) Pflanzplan Retz GV 2008
2008-03 new planting of experimental plot Langenlois by WBS Krems Langenlois, Pinot noir clones 18 Gm and 1-84 Gm on 5BB (experimental randomised design, planted 2008; spacing: row x plant 2,65 x 1,00; 3000 vines) Pflanzplan WBS Krems Pinot Noir 2008
2007-11 Clearing of 3rd and 4th field plots at Retz and Langenlois by WBF, Retz/Hollabrunn and Krems (Rosner/Fidesser and Rosner/Kührer) Versuchsfläche WFS Retz-Hollabrunn, Foto © Fiedesser
2007-10 Start of lab work to determine carbohydrate levels at Department für Chemie (Dr. Liebner, Becker)
Start of lab work metabolomics at IFA Tulln (Dr. Schuhmacher, Weingart) and determination of stress-involved secondary substances at IFA Tulln (Dr. Schuhmacher, Schödl)
2007-10 Start of project funding by Bundesministerium für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft
2007-07 3rd commercial vineyard provided: Pinot Noir Weingut Markowitsch, Göttlesbrunn
2007-05 Replanting of field plot at Krems
Kremser Sandgrube, Riesling clones 239-17 and 198-44 and A71 on 5BB
(experimental randomised design, planted 2007; 0,63ha; spacing: row x plant 2,65m x 1,00m; 2100 vines)
Exemplarisches Versuchsdesign: Kremser Sandgrube, Foto © Becker
2007-05 Replanting of field plot at Retz/Hollabrunn
Retzer Altenberg, Pinot noir clones 1-84Gm and 18Gm on 5BB
(experimental randomised design, planted 2007; 0,76ha; spacing: row x plant 3,00m x 1,00m; 2300 vines)
Exemplarisches Versuchsdesign: Retzer Altenberg, Foto © Becker
2007-05 Replanting Pinot noir clones (1-84Gm, 18Gm, ENTAV 777, ENTAV115 on 5BB) in field trial at Versuchsstation Jedlersdorf der Universität für Bodenkultur as control plants to match physiological stages in greenhouse and field plots. Planted 2007; two rows; spacing: row x plant 3,00 x 1,50; Stammhöhe 0,80m; 40 vines) Versuchsfläche Jedlersdorf, Foto © Forneck
2007-04 Start of physiological measurements in field plots and collection of tissue samples for further lab analyses. Measurements will be taken in all field plots at regular intervals by Becker & Schödl.
Measurements taken:
  • Xyleme sap (Cobenzl)
  • Soil samples (Cobenzl)
  • Waterpotential (Cobenzl, Sooß) (June, July, August, September)
  • Gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence (Cobenzl, Sooß) (June, July, August, September)
Gaswechselmessung Freiland: M. Becker, Foto © Philipp
2007-03 Sample collection to determine endophyte levels and analysis of their impacts on vine vitality at Sooß by Becker and Dr. L. Huber (Universität Mainz, D) Foto © Becker
2007-02 Establishing of greenhouse trial with potted vines at Versuchsstation Jedlersdorf der Universität für Bodenkultur
60 Pinot noir replications each (clones: 1-84Gm, 18Gm, ENTAV115) on 5BB in 3L pots. Automatic irrigation, fertigation and controlled insolation.
Versuchsaufbau Gewächshaus, Foto © Schoedl
2006-11 Clearing of 1st and 2nd field plots at Retz/Hollabrunn and Krems, drilling of cover crop by WBF (Rosner/Fidesser and Rosner/Kührer) Versuchsfläche WFS Krems, Foto © Kührer
2006-10 Submission of project "Physiologischer Fingerprint für den Qualitätsweinbau in Österreich" to Lebensministerium, Österreich
2006-09 Establishing and modifying of physiological measurement methods (Becker) in existing vine acres at Weingut Cobenzl, Wien (Ing. Podzednik) and Weingut Fischer (Winzer Fischer)
Plot Weingut Cobenzl (Planted 2000; 0,9ha; Pinot noir 115/5BB; spacing: row x plant 2,80m x 0,90m; trunk height 0,70m; 3600 vines)
Plot Weingut Fischer (Planted 2000; 0,46ha; Pinot noir 115/SO4; spacing: row x plant 2,85m x 0,90m; trunk height 0,70m; 1800 vines)
Versuchsfläche Weingut Fischer, Foto © Forneck
2006-05 Z2nd project planning phase
Cooperation partners:
  • IFA Tulln, Analytik-Zentrum (Prof. Krska)
  • Department für Chemie, Organische Chemie (Prof. Rosenau)
  • Weingut Cobenzl, Wien (DI Podzednik)
  • Weingut Christian Fischer, Sooß
2005-11 Public introduction of project "Mit Fingerprinting der Weinqualität auf der Spur" in the frame of inaugural lecture at Universität für Bodenkultur
2005-06 Start of project planning
Initial cooperation partners are:
  • Österreichischer Weinbauverband (Präs. Dipl. ing. J. Pleil)
  • Weinbaukammer Niederösterreich
  • NÖ Landesweingüter, Weinbaufachschulen Krems, Retz-Hollabrunn (Dr. J. Rosner)
  • HBLWA Klosterneuburg (Dir. HR Vogl)