Reduced fungicide applications improve insect pest control in grapevine

Agricultural intensification is a major driver of biodiversity decline in many species including arthropods. This may also affect important ecosystem services such as natural pest regulation. Traditional grapevine varieties rely on a high number of fungicide applications, which can be greatly reduced in novel fungus resistant cultivars. Additionally, in contrast to the traditional trellis system, the semi-minimal pruned hedge offers a...