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LalVigne PROHYDRO: Elevating Viticulture through Water Stress Management LalVigne PROHYDRO, a proline-rich specific yeast derivative, is a groundbreaking innovation in viticulture, designed to enhance grapevine resilience to water stress. Over the past five years, this natural product has significantly impacted the wine sector by improving grape quality and yield, even under challenging environmental conditions. Impact on Viticulture: LalVigne PROHYDRO works by increasing the tolerance of grapevines to water stress, a common issue that can severely affect grape and wine quality. By applying LalVigne PROHYDRO preventively, vineyards can maintain higher physiological activity, ensuring better photosynthesis and transpiration rates. This leads to healthier vines, improved grape composition, and ultimately, higher quality wines1. Scientific Validation: Recent studies, including a collaboration with the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and the Università degli Studi di Perugia, have demonstrated the efficacy of LalVigne PROHYDRO. These studies showed that the product helps maintain dry matter partitioning to sink organs under limiting conditions, preserving grapevine health and productivity during extreme summer stress2. Economic and Environmental Benefits: By reducing the negative impacts of water stress, LalVigne PROHYDRO not only enhances grape quality but also increases the quantity of the harvest. This dual benefit translates to higher economic returns for vineyards. Additionally, by promoting better water use efficiency, LalVigne PROHYDRO supports sustainable viticulture practices, contributing to environmental conservation3. Ongoing Innovation: LalVigne PROHYDRO continues to evolve, with ongoing research and development ensuring it meets the changing needs of the wine industry. Its application has been refined to maximize benefits, making it an indispensable tool for modern viticulture4. In summary, LalVigne PROHYDRO has created a profound impact in the wine sector by enhancing grapevine resilience to water stress, improving grape and wine quality, and supporting sustainable and economically viable viticulture practices. This innovative solution exemplifies the kind of impactful, forward-thinking approach that the Wish WISA Impact Award seeks to recognize.