Stephen Vasquez, left, and Matthew Fidelibus of the University of California work on viticulture projects including a late-season table grape study with plastic row covers.
Vasquez and Fidelibus say future improvements in plastic row covers could further enhance late-fall table grape protection from rain.
Green and white plastic row covers in the table grape trial. Photo by Matthew Fidelibus.
Plastic row covers shield late-season table grapes from fall rains. Photo by Matthew Fidelibus.
An atmometer measures evaporative potential under the canopy. A canopy with a low evaporative potential is more conducive to bunch rot than a canopy with high evaporative potential. Photo by Matthew Fidelibus.
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