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Save the date: VISCA Final Conference, 15 December 2020!

VISCA Consortium is pleased to invite you to 'VISCA Final Conference' planned to be held virtually on 15th December 2020. 

The aim of the conference is to present the results of the DSS demonstration and the agronomic techniques and how VISCA supports viticulturists in climate change adaptation. The conference will bring other potential users from different fields (agriculture, climate services, commercial partners), to share their experience on a similar scope of VISCA as well as to discuss exploitation and replicability opportunities. It will also feature high-profile speakers coming from related fields.
Find the final concept note and agenda for this conference here [link]. Registration is now available, you may fill this form [link] to be included in our attendance list and to receive further information about the conference in the coming weeks.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in our final conference!

 

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VISCA at Med'Agri 2020: Virtual stand and a live presentation!

Organised by the agricultural professionals via the Regional Chamber of Agriculture in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in France and a multi-sector committee, the MED'Agri trade show 2020 is dedicated to the production agricultural and the agri-technology. MED'Agri targets professionals of all the agricultural production sectors as well as farmers and in particular those who are located in the South of the France and working in market gardening, arboriculture, viticulture, olive growing, breeding and also horticulture, beekeeping, truffle, aromatic and fragrant plants, etc.

Due to current situation driven by COVID-19, the organisers decided to keep the trade and transform it entirely to a virtual event. A lot of innovative techniques and initiatives are presented in virtual stands including VISCA project, where it is presented at SEMIDE virtual stand number 48 in Hall L.

Furthermore, VISCA will be presented (in French) on 14 October 2020 at 4:00 pm at a live session under the title: "Will climate change empty our glasses? Solutions for Mediterranean viticulture" (Le changement climatique videra-t-il nos verres? Solutions pour la viticulture Méditerranéenne). The session is also co-organised by the Canal of Provence who will present several initiatives in the viticulture sector in the region. 

Watch our presentation (in French) live on 14 October 2020 at 4:00 pm: https://www.med-agri.com/liveconferencesmedagri 

 

 
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New scientific article published: The pitfalls of water potential for irrigation scheduling

A new scientific article has been published entitled "The pitfalls of water potential for irrigation scheduling".

Abstract: The water potential (Ψp), has been widely used as an indicator of plant water status for irrigation management purposes. The simple infrastructure needed for its measurement and its direct relation to basic plant physiological processes, have contributed to the popularity of the methodology. When used for irrigation scheduling, it is commonly assumed that an unavoidable relationship exists between plant transpiration (T), soil water content and Ψp. Nevertheless, it is worth remembering that variations in Ψp are not solely related to changes in soil water content, but are also an expression of the interaction between the plant and its environment. We used a soilplant-atmosphere-continuum (SPAC) model to highlight the importance of considering such interactions through a series of in silico experiments. Our analysis shows that evaporative demand, the hydraulic architecture of the plant, and the texture and depth of the soil play key roles in the final Ψp observed. To establish irrigation programs based on Ψp, without considering the environmental and plant factors that influence it, can create the paradox of having a plant that suffers greater water stress even when high irrigation volumes are applied. The conclusions from our in silico analysis provide some warnings that should be considered when using Ψp to schedule irrigation.

Download the full article from here

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Join us at VISCA e-workshop, 29 October 2020

VISCA e-workshop: Discover how VISCA DSS supports viticulturists in climate change adaptation
(Registration is open)

Date: 29th October 2020
Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm CET (2 hours)


Our consortium is pleased to invite you to 'VISCA e-workshop' to be held online on Thursday, 29th October 2020 from 10:00am-12:00 pm CET. The e-workshop aims to bring wine growers, agronomists, scientific community, commercial partners and others to discover the latest release of VISCA Decision Support System (DSS), its added value and how it supports viticulturists in adapting to climate change. Also, the commercial opportunities and the exploitation of the tool will be discussed.
VISCA e-workshop is expected to be interactive with feedback collection and Q&A sessions during presentations. Registration to the e-workshop is open until 28 October 2020 [click here]. After registration, the link to connect to the meeting will be sent. 

Agenda:

  • Short introduction on VISCA project
  • Presentation of the VISCA DSS (phenology, irrigation and weather forecasts information widgets) 
  • Presentation of results achieved, key finding from the demonstration sites
  • VISCA commercial strategy & opportunities
  • Conclusions
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This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 730253.