About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Established in 1980, the South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture (SAJEV) is an open-access journal which publishes full-length original Research papers, Research Notes, and Review Papers on the following topics:

• Viticulture and Vineyard Systems
  (vine, berry, soil physiology; plant–environment interactions; climate change impacts; sustainable vineyard management)
• Plant Genetics, Protection, and Health
  (grapevine and berry genetics; fungal diseases, pests, and integrated plant protection)
• Precision Viticulture and Smart Farming
  (viticultural techniques, environmental sustainability, AI and digital tools in farming)
• Oenology and Winemaking Sciences
  (winemaking practices, process engineering, distillation, novel and alternative production concepts)
• Grape and Wine Chemistry & Biosciences
  (chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, and biochemistry of grapes, musts, and wines)
• Analytical, Sensory, and Consumer Sciences
  (analytical methods, sensory analysis, marketing, and wine economics)