Journal of Food: Microbiology, Safety & Hygiene
Open Access

Department of Food Sciences, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Canada

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Soil Microbial Communities and Wine Terroir: Research Gaps and Data Needs
  Author(s): Siddharth Chauhan*
  
  Microbes found in soil can have a significant impact on the taste and quality of wine, also referred to as wine terroir. To date, wine terroir has been thought to be associated with physical and chemical characteristics of the soil. However, there is a fragmented understanding of the contribution of vineyard soil microbes to wine terroir. Additionally, vineyards can play an important role in carbon sequestration, since the promotion of healthy soil and microbial communities directly impact greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. We review 24 studies that explore the role of soil microbial communities in vineyards and their influence on grapevine health, grape composition, and wine quality. Studies spanning 2015 to 2018 laid a foundation by exploring soil microbial biogeography in vineyards, vineyard management effects, and the reservoir function of soil microb.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35841/2476-2059.24.9.294

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