ADAPTVitis

Adaptation of viticulture to climate change through the valorization and implementation of adaptable genotypes of grapevines (ADAPTVitis)

Priority Axis 2: Cooperating for greener and climate change resilient programme area
Operation start date: 15 April 2024
Operation completion date: 14 April 2027
Budget: EUR 2.553.457,17
Number of partners: 2

Operation purpose and expected achievements:
The general goal of the ADAPTVitis project is to promote the adaptation of viticulture to climate change through the valorization and implementation of adaptable grapevine genotypes. By utilizing scientific research, innovative practices and cross-border cooperation, the project seeks to promote resilience in the viticulture sector and mitigate the negative effects of climate change and ultimately preserve the long-term sustainability and prosperity of this vital industry.
The main activities of the project include the collection and analysis of climate data, conducting soil analyses, conducting field research at experimental locations in Croatia (Mandićevac) and Serbia (Sremski Karlovci) for the evaluation of drought-resistant varieties. Through the project, the construction and equipping of scientific research centers in Mandićevac and Sremski Karlovci is planned. Project activities include monitoring phenological phases, implementing nature-based solutions such as grass cover crops through pilot initiatives, establishing prevention centers, conducting yield analyzes and microvinification, interpreting results, creating a strategic action plan, networking and policy development, and organizing workshops and fairs for knowledge transfer and skill development. By encouraging resilience in the viticulture sector, the project not only protects an important economic activity, but also contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage, tradition and environmental sustainability in the cross-border area.

Beneficiaries:

Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek (HR) as Lead Partner plays a crucial role in coordinating and contributing to various activities aimed at enhancing the viticulture sector’s resilience to climate change. The Faculty’s expertise and resources are instrumental in driving the project’s research initiatives, capacity-building efforts and the development of innovative solutions. One of the primary contributions of the lead partner is the establishment of the Prevention Centre for the negative impacts of climate change in viticulture at the Mandićevac experimental site in Croatia. This centre serves as a hub for research, monitoring, and knowledge dissemination, fostering a proactive and coordinated response to climate challenges within the viticulture sector. The Faculty’s team of experts will spearhead collecting and analyzing climate data for the Mandićevac region, providing insights into climatic trends and their potential impact on viticulture, conducting comprehensive physico-chemical soil analysis, including the assessment of microbial biomass, to determine soil fertility and identify potential degradation trends, leading field research at the Mandićevac experimental site, evaluating the performance of newly developed drought-tolerant grapevine varieties and their response to various agrotechnical strategies, monitoring phenological phases of grapevine development to facilitate timely adjustments in vineyard management practices and optimize harvest timing, implementing nature-based solutions, such as grass cover crops, to conserve soil moisture and mitigate the risk of drought stress, performing quantitative and qualitative analyses of grape yield, including microvinification, to assess the wine production potential of resilient grapevine varieties, contributing to the development of a strategic action plan for climate change adaptation and sustainable viticulture practices in the cross-border region. Furthermore, the lead partner will leverage its expertise in statistical analysis and advanced analytical tools to process and interpret the data collected from field research and microvinification experiments. This analysis will contribute to the compilation of a comprehensive list of climate-resilient grapevine varieties and provide valuable insights for decision-making processes within the viticulture sector. Alongside these research and development activities, the lead partner will play a pivotal role in capacity-building initiatives, organizing workshops and training programs for students, farmers, and industry professionals.

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University of Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture (RS) as Project Partner contributes its expertise and resources to various activities aimed at enhancing the viticulture sector’s resilience to climate change. One of the primary contributions of University of Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture is the establishment of the Prevention Center for the negative impacts of climate change in viticulture at the Sremski Karlovci experimental site in Serbia. This center serves as a complementary hub to the Croatian counterpart, fostering research, monitoring, and knowledge dissemination within the Serbian context. The Faculty’s team of experts will be actively involved in several crucial activities, including: Collecting and analyzing climate data for the Sremski Karlovci region, providing insights into climatic trends and their potential impact on viticulture within Serbia. Conducting comprehensive physico-chemical soil analysis, including the assessment of microbial biomass, to determine soil fertility and identify potential degradation trends specific to the Serbian context. Leading field research at the Sremski Karlovci experimental site, evaluating the performance of newly developed drought-tolerant grapevine varieties and their response to various agrotechnical strategies under local conditions. Monitoring phenological phases of grapevine development to facilitate timely adjustments in vineyard management practices and optimize harvest timing within the Serbian context.Implementing nature-based solutions, such as grass cover crops, to conserve soil moisture and mitigate the risk of drought stress in Serbian vineyards. Performing quantitative and qualitative analyses of grape yield, including microvinification, to assess the wine production potential of resilient grapevine varieties under Serbian conditions. Contributing to the development of a strategic action plan for climate change adaptation and sustainable viticulture practices in the cross-border region, ensuring the inclusion of perspectives and recommendations specific to the Serbian context.

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