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	Centre for applied research on cherry and table grape
To improve the culture of cherry and table grape

Programs and experimental studies The choice of experiments A discussion of the proposed themes of study takes place with the different partners engaged in the studies: professional directors, members of the network of research technicians (from the Domaine Experimental La Tapy, but also from the Agricultural Chamber of the Vaucluse department, the CETA or "Centers for Technical Agricultural Studies" and technical partners). The programs are elaborated by technical commissions that take place during the winter. Among the most important studies on table grape undertaken since 1984: technical and economical study of new varieties optimization of the Lyra trellis system alternatives to the classic training systems (pergola, lyre pergola, GDC) growing under shelter plastic protection against rain grass-covering in vineyards fertilization irrigation internal shoots removal practices of mechanized agriculture soil's effect on Muscat de Hambourg quality agricultural techniques' effect on Muscat de Hambourg quality clones of Muscat de Hambourg studies rootstock effect on varietal growth and quality use of growth regulators production costs maintenance of post-harvest quality