INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF THE "NEW FORMULA" OF ZEOLITE ON THE QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF WINE ROOTSTOCK

Abstract

Abstract In agricultural production, and in the specific case in viticulture production, the production of healthy food, that is the production of healthy plants and healthy and quality fruits, and especially the production of virus-free planting material, is still an actual problem. Global pollution has contributed to finding different innovative solutions in the production of healthy food and also in agricultural production and specifically in our trials in viticulture production, it is still very current of healthy and resistant plants and animals. In addition to the application of genetics and the selection of varieties, the choice of nutrition for the plant and the choice of soil improvers (part of the medium where the plant grows) are very significant in the problem. In particular, our investigations are aimed at improving the properties of the soil during the cultivation of rootstocks (mother plants) in viticulture production. The tests were carried out in the period 2017 - 2019, in the Skopje Vineyard. Grapevine rootstocks introduced in the Republic of North Macedonia were randomly selected. A significant segment in this treatment is that our "new formula" of the mineral zeolite, which is currently being tested in our laboratory, was used. This agent has proven to be very safe for use as a preparation for improving the properties of the soil, and also as an effective agent for protecting and improving the resistance of the grapevine rootstocks to diseases and pests. The treated plants had a better habit and better resistance to external conditions. This preparation is very suitable for use in organic production.