This trial represent the first experience regarding the insertion of microchips (TAG) based on RFId technology into grapevine plants for nursery purpose. The research was performed considering five economically-important grapevine clones, involving 2500 plants. Microchips were inserted directly into medulla tissue during grafting procedures. Two methods were developed, one based on medulla perforation and the other characterized by a lateral cut on rootstock performed by a specific machine. The TAG presence inside plants did not compromise the growing start-up, the vegetative growth, the sanitary condition, histological status of graft point, or quality of plants, considering the first year of farming. Over than fast identification, the TAGs permit the access to a specific online database, in which all plant information is recovered, in particular grapevine certification datasheet with sanitarian status (2005/43/CE). Results obtained suggest RFId technology as useful tool for replacing traditional labelling and providing an up-to-date traceability system for grapevine nurseries.
Employment of radiofrequency technology (RFId) in grapevine nursery traceability
TRIOLO, ENRICO;
2009-01-01
Abstract
This trial represent the first experience regarding the insertion of microchips (TAG) based on RFId technology into grapevine plants for nursery purpose. The research was performed considering five economically-important grapevine clones, involving 2500 plants. Microchips were inserted directly into medulla tissue during grafting procedures. Two methods were developed, one based on medulla perforation and the other characterized by a lateral cut on rootstock performed by a specific machine. The TAG presence inside plants did not compromise the growing start-up, the vegetative growth, the sanitary condition, histological status of graft point, or quality of plants, considering the first year of farming. Over than fast identification, the TAGs permit the access to a specific online database, in which all plant information is recovered, in particular grapevine certification datasheet with sanitarian status (2005/43/CE). Results obtained suggest RFId technology as useful tool for replacing traditional labelling and providing an up-to-date traceability system for grapevine nurseries.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
