An Overview of the Impacts of Climate Change on Vineyard Ecosystems in Niagara, Canada

Vineyards are agroecosystems of great importance in the Niagara Region, Ontario (Canada). Due to its microclimate, this region is projected to be impacted by climate change with temperature increases, changes in precipitation patterns in all seasons, and greater frequency of extreme weather events....

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Published in:Agriculture (Basel) 2023-09, Vol.13 (9), p.1809
Main Authors: Tosato, Diana Ribeiro, VanVolkenburg, Heather, Vasseur, Liette
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural ecology
Agricultural ecosystems
Aquatic resources
Canada
Climate change
conceptual model
Disease transmission
Environmental aspects
Environmental impact
Extreme weather
Global temperature changes
Grapes
Ice
Lakes
Microclimate
Pests
Precipitation
Rain
Seasonal variations
Seasons
Temperature
vineyard
Vineyards
Water stress
Weather
Wind
Wine industry
Wineries
Wineries & vineyards
Wines
Winter
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Summary:Vineyards are agroecosystems of great importance in the Niagara Region, Ontario (Canada). Due to its microclimate, this region is projected to be impacted by climate change with temperature increases, changes in precipitation patterns in all seasons, and greater frequency of extreme weather events. The aim of this review paper is to summarize which seasonal changes are expected to occur in the Niagara Region and assess how such changes are likely to affect the main components of the vineyard ecosystem (i.e., soil, vines, invertebrates, and pathogens). It is expected that by 2080 the region will experience an increase in temperature in all four seasons; an increase in precipitation during the fall, winter, and spring; and a decrease in precipitation during summer months. Impacts of the projected changes will likely lead to vine water stress, yield loss, increases in incidents of diseases, increases in the spread of new pests, and changes in grape quality ultimately resulting in lower wine quality and/or production. Current management practices will need to be better understood and adaptive strategies introduced to enhance grape growers’ ability to minimize these impacts.
ISSN:2077-0472
2077-0472
DOI:10.3390/agriculture13091809