ArticleBMC plant biology2026
Enhance summer stress resilience and photosynthetic efficiency of grapevines through foliar application of silicon and kaolin combination.
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- Strengthening grapevine berry physiology and composition through kaolin-silicon foliar applications under summer stress in mediterranean vineyard.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Article
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backgroundClimate change is increasingly exposing vineyards to higher temperatures and water deficits, negatively affecting grapevine physiological performance and berry composition. These effects are particularly evident in Mediterranean regions such as the Douro Demarcated Region, where summer stress often limits yield and quality. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this context, this study evaluated four foliar applications combining 2% kaolin (Kl) with silicon (Si) concentrations ranging from 2% to 8% (MiKS) and their effects on physiological and biochemical responses and water status of Vitis vinifera cv. "Touriga Nacional", with MiKS 1- MiKS 3 evaluated in 2023, while MiKS 2- MiKS 4 were assessed in 2024 to explore the effect of higher silicon concentrations.
resultsFoliar application of MiKS formulations, especially MiKS 3 (2% Kl + 6% Si), improved grapevine water status during critical phenological stages, as indicated by higher predawn leaf water potential (Ψ
conclusionsThese findings highlight the potential of combined KL and Si formulations, particularly MiKS 2 and MiKS 3 (4-6% Si), to alleviate summer stress in grapevines, improving physiological performance, structural protection and productivity, supporting their use as sustainable foliar strategies for Mediterranean viticulture.
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