Grapevine rootstock and soil microbiome interactions: Keys for a resilient viticulture

Area of Science:

• Viticulture and Enology
• Soil Microbiology
• Plant-Microbe Interactions

Background:

• Soil microbiota significantly impacts viticulture resilience, influencing plant health and yield.
• Advances in metagenomics and culturomics reveal the importance of soil and plant microbiomes in agriculture.
• Grapevine rootstocks play a crucial role in connecting soil microbiota to the scion, affecting berry quality and growth.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the relationship between grapevine roots and soil microbiota diversity and activity.
• To explore the concept of the core microbiome in grapevine ecosystems.
• To discuss potential applications of soil microbiome engineering for enhancing grapevine adaptation to stress.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature on soil microbiota, grapevine rootstocks, and viticulture.
• Analysis of metagenomic and culturomic data related to grapevine-associated microbes.
• Exploration of the core microbiome concept and its implications for grapevine health.

Main Results:

• Soil microbiota is integral to grapevine resilience against environmental stressors and diseases.
• Rootstock choice significantly influences the soil microbiome composition and activity around grapevine roots.
• Understanding these dynamics is critical for improving viticulture sustainability and crop quality.

Conclusions:

• The soil microbiome is a vital component of sustainable viticulture.
• Targeting the grapevine root-soil microbiome offers potential for enhancing plant adaptation and stress tolerance.
• Further research into microbiome engineering can lead to more resilient and productive grapevines.