AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Slađan Stanković 
, Dušan Nikolić , Marija Gavrilović , Marijana Maslovarić , Vedran Tomić , Žaklina Stanković, Stefana Urbancl
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46793/SBT26.549S
ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:
Viticulture is among the most pesticide-intensive agricultural systems in Europe, largely due to high disease pressure and the widespread use of preventive fungicide treatments. Increasing climate variability further amplifies uncertainty and reinforces risk-averse plant protection strategies, particularly in regions dominated by small and medium-sized vineyards. Disease-resistant grapevine varieties provide a structural opportunity to reduce pesticide dependency; however, their effectiveness depends on integration into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems and advisory practice rather than isolated deployment. This paper presents a system-based analytical framework derived from the GrapeBreed4IPM project, focusing on the role of disease-resistant varieties as enablers of IPM transition. Particular attention is given to Serbia and the Western Balkans, where fragmented vineyard structures, advisory-driven decision-making and increasing climatic pressure strongly influence pest management strategies. The analysis demonstrates how combining genetic resistance, adapted IPM guidelines and capacity building can support sustainable viticulture while maintaining productivity and economic viability under changing environmental conditions.
KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:
grapevine, disease resistance, integrated pest management, climate variability, GrapeBreed4IPM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / ПРОЈЕКАТ:
The research presented in this article is part of the GrapeBreed4IPM project (Grant No. 101132223), funded by the European Union and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
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