Mycorrhized Vines

CVPMICO®

Mycorrhization as a key process for the development of high-quality grapevines.

At ENRIC REGULL, after years of laboratory and nursery trials, we have developed a unique production process of mycorrhization that results in CVPMICO® plants. We only use strains of mycorrhizal fungi that have been studied for their benefits in the VITIS genus. The way we carry out this process is key to ensuring success in the inoculation percentage and the future symbiosis with the plant.

Request a Quote

The process

In our nursery, mycorrhizal inoculation is carried out under ideal conditions: we have drip irrigation systems that allow precise and controlled application of nutrients and water, carefully worked soils to facilitate mycorrhizal colonization, and we induce an environment that promotes hyphal activation. The young roots of the plants, in this prepared medium, have perfect conditions to establish an effective symbiosis with mycorrhizal fungi. This way, the mycorrhizae develop fully and integrate into the root system before transplanting, which ensures better functionality and efficiency from the start.

This approach has clear advantages compared to mycorrhization performed on the same day of planting, a method that generally results in little or no symbiosis percentage, since, in most cases, the soil in question does not provide the appropriate environment (temperature, humidity, nutrition…) for mycorrhiza survival. This causes very irregular growth, and the transplant conditions and stress that the roots suffer during this process make it difficult for mycorrhizae to integrate, significantly reducing the effectiveness of the symbiosis.

Advantages of mycorrhizal plants

Resistance to water stress and drought

Mycorrhizal plants show superior capacity to withstand drought periods thanks to their symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which expand the volume of soil that the plant can explore, improving water absorption even in conditions of scarcity. This benefit is essential in vineyards located in areas with dry climates or in situations of water stress.

Improved nutrient absorption and soil volume explored by roots

The extensive mycelial network developed by mycorrhizal fungi allows plants to access essential nutrients more efficiently, such as phosphorus (P), nitrogen (N), and other microelements, contributing to more vigorous and balanced plant growth.

Increased tolerance to abiotic stresses

In addition to drought, mycorrhizal plants are more resistant to difficult conditions such as soil salinity, iron chlorosis, and heavy metal toxicity, allowing them to thrive in soils unfavorable for their development.

Improved disease resistance

Symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) reinforces the plant’s natural defenses against root diseases, such as white rot (*Armillaria mellea*) and black foot disease (*Cylindrocarpon macrodidymum*), nematodes, as well as against biotrophic and necrotrophic pathogens.

Greater soil stability

The dense network of hyphae formed by mycorrhizal fungi improves soil structure, helping to prevent erosion and promoting the retention of essential nutrients. This not only optimizes the vineyard’s growing environment but also contributes to vineyard sustainability.

Contains no toxic residues or chemical fertilizers

Mycorrhizal plants are a perfect option for integrated and organic agriculture, as they have no toxic residues and do not depend on chemical fertilizers. This characteristic makes them a safe and sustainable option for vineyard cultivation.

This range of plants not only helps address the challenges of climate change and pest management but also contributes to vineyard health and sustainable viticulture development. Their use is an ecological and beneficial decision for a greener and healthier future in the world of viticulture.

*The CVP MICO range is only suitable for mechanized planting, as this is the only way to preserve the nursery roots during transplantation.*