coulure (Meaning)
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coulure (n.)
A disease affecting grapes, esp. in California, manifested by the premature dropping of the fruit.
Synonyms & Antonyms of coulure
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coulure Sentence Examples
- The vineyard suffered significant coulure this season, leading to reduced grape yields.
- Coulure can occur when cold temperatures or rain disrupt pollination and fruit set.
- Winemakers closely monitor weather forecasts to anticipate the risk of coulure.
- Mild winters followed by sudden spring frosts increase the likelihood of coulure.
- Thinning grape clusters can help mitigate the effects of coulure by reducing competition for resources.
- Some grape varieties are more susceptible to coulure than others due to differences in flowering patterns.
- Coulure not only affects grape quantity but can also impact wine quality by altering sugar and acid concentrations.
- Traditional viticultural practices, such as applying protective sprays, can help prevent coulure.
- In severe cases, coulure can lead to vineyard losses, affecting both growers and wineries.
- Research into new grapevine cultivars resistant to coulure aims to provide sustainable solutions for viticulture.
FAQs About the word coulure
A disease affecting grapes, esp. in California, manifested by the premature dropping of the fruit.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The vineyard suffered significant coulure this season, leading to reduced grape yields.
Coulure can occur when cold temperatures or rain disrupt pollination and fruit set.
Winemakers closely monitor weather forecasts to anticipate the risk of coulure.
Mild winters followed by sudden spring frosts increase the likelihood of coulure.
