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Laimburg Journal
ISSN 2612-2693 · Laimburg Research Centre · 73 articles in the index
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Biological Control of Drosophila suzukii in South Tyrol (Italy) using the Exotic Parasitoid Ganaspis kimorum
The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae), is a highly invasive fruit pest that has rapidly spread across Europe, the Americas, and parts of Africa since 2008. Its ability to oviposit in intact ripening fruits makes it particularly destructive, with infestations…
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Upcycling a local by-product from viticulture: application of unripe grape juice as an alternative acidifier in elderflower syrup
Juice extracted from unripe grapes during the thinning stage, also named "verjuice", has a very low pH and sour taste, making it a sustainable substitute for acidifying additives in pasteurized preserves, such as elderflower syrup. This traditional beverage is very popular due to its pleasant taste…
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Exploring the potential of FylloClip sensors for the detection of water stress: case studies on apple and grapevine
Optimised plant water status is crucial for maintaining optimal yield and quality in horticultural systems, and yet its continuous, cost-effective monitoring on a large scale remains challenging. This study investigates the performance of newly developed capacitive leaf sensors, named FylloClip…
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20 years of extensiv green roof research
Over a 20-year research period, the Laimburg Research Centre in South Tyrol examined the ecological performance, hydrological efficiency, and biodiversity potential of extensive green roofs under sub-Mediterranean climatic conditions. The study evaluated twelve different green roof systems across…
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Experiments with the use of stems in Pinot noir winemaking
Vinification trials were carried out between 2018 and 2021 in the experimental winery at Laimburg Research Centre, Alto Adige, to test the effect of grape stem inclusion during fermentation of Pinot Noir. In 2018 and 2019, grapes were harvested at two different moments during the vintage. In the…
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New insights into Eriosoma lanigerum (Hausm.), the Woolly Apple Aphid (WAA), through adaption of spring migration research methods
Current survey methods for monitoring Eriosoma lanigerum Hausmann, the woolly apple aphid (WAA), in apple orchards are often labor-intensive, imprecise, and inadequate for addressing specific monitoring challenges. To improve this, we initiated the development of innovative approaches to…
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Observation of colony development and mortality in front of honeybee colonies and chemical residue analysis of dead bees
This study presents the results of the monitoring of apiaries in the vicinity of fruit production areas in South Tyrol from spring to autumn (March-October) between 2017 and 2020. According to the results in previous studies regarding honey bee colony development, dead bees and contamination of…
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The interest of apple orchard vegetation for the pollen supply of honey bees in South Tyrol (Italy)
Fruit cultivation is one of the main economic sectors in South Tyrol (Italy) with one of the largest fruit production areas in the EU. In some parts of South Tyrol, more than 75% of the agricultural land is used for the cultivation of fruit trees, such as apples (Malus domestica). Almost 3500…
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Quality of raspberries preserves obtained from different varieties
The aim of this work was to qualitatively evaluate four different raspberry varieties in order to identify the most suitable for processing into fruit spread. The study, which consisted of two years of experimentation, included agronomic evaluations (choice of varieties, cultivation under uniform…
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The Effects of Several Forms of Leaf Area Management and Different canopy heights with vertical shoot positioning on Berry Ripening and Wine Quality
The goal of this research was to investigate different canopy heights and canopy management approaches in VSP-trained vineyards on the production of sugar and other substances present in berries and must, as well as on the resulting wine quality. Two sites, one high vigour and one low vigour, were…