Marceddu, Roberto and Carrubba, Alessandra and Alfeo, Vincenzo and Alessi, Alessandro and Sarno, Mauro (2024) Adapting American Hop (Humulus lupulus L.) Varieties to Mediterranean Sustainable Agriculture: A Trellis Height Exploration. Horticulturae, 10 (2). p. 181. ISSN 2311-7524
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Abstract
In recent years, Italy’s craft beer industry has seen remarkable growth, fostering the local production of key ingredients, notably hops. However, a research gap exists in exploring open-field hop productivity in typical Mediterranean climates using low-trellis systems. This study addressed this gap by evaluating the productive performances of “Cascade” and “Chinook” hop varieties on “V” trellis systems at different heights (2.60, 3.60, and 4.60 m above ground) in inner Sicily’s Mediterranean climate and soil conditions. The results highlighted the significant impact of trellis height on various parameters, with Cascade displaying exceptional adaptability to low-trellis farming. Key factors like stem and leaf weight emerged as crucial drivers of cone yield, emphasizing their significance in hop cultivation. The distinct responses of Cascade and Chinook varieties to varying trellis heights underscored the need for tailored approaches, offering valuable insights for optimizing hop cultivation practices in semi-arid climates.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | OA Open Library > Multidisciplinary |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@oaopenlibrary.com |
Date Deposited: | 19 Feb 2024 04:53 |
Last Modified: | 19 Feb 2024 04:53 |
URI: | http://archive.sdpublishers.com/id/eprint/2514 |