Whitening of vines

Implementation

Short term

Sustainability components

  • GHG emissions
  • Air quality
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal welfare
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Technical feasibility

Climate risk region

Southern
Southern

Weather event addressed

Very high temperatures / Heat wave
Summer

Farming system

FRUITS & VINEYARDS
Vineyards

Description of the measure

Use of kaolinte or similar materials for whitening vines, reflecting sunlight and decresing temperature

Comments on sustainability

Some experiences (with vines and fruit trees) show that whitening plants help to decrease fruit/bunches temperature, as sunlight is reflected. It also helps to reduce the impact of pests, more specificlly sucklig insects and suppose benefits for biodiversity.