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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Professor Serge Delrot
Professor Serge Delrot recently visited Lincoln University (July 2009) and was also hosted in Marlborough by Andy Frost of Pernod Ricard. Professor Delrot is the Director of the Institute for Vine and Wine Sciences at Bordeaux. The Institute carries out … Continue reading
The influence of reflective mulch on Pinot Noir grape and wine quality (2007 vintage)
Researchers: Gerardo Leal and Glen L Creasy This research trial seeks to determine the effectiveness of using mussel shells as a reflective mulch to improve the balance of ripening in Pinot Noir under NZ growing conditions. Shells have been selected … Continue reading
Cylindrocarpon black foot disease –pathogen identification, disease development and control
Researchers: Marlene Jaspers, Eirian Jones and Hayley Ridgway with students Carolyn Bleach, Dalin Dore and Chantal Probst This research programme began with a New Zealand-wide survey to identify the species of Cylindrocarpon and related fungi that most commonly cause black foot … Continue reading
Protein stabilisation of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Researchers: Wen-Feng Hung, Roland Harrison and Jim Morton Marlborough Sauvignon blanc remains the most important grape variety to the New Zealand wine industry accounting 76% of total national wine export by volume in 2008. This project highlights the improvement of economic … Continue reading
Effects of potassium on grapevine growth and fruit composition
Researchers: Lyndon Greening and Peter Jarvis Potassium (K) is the major mineral nutrient taken up by vines and is involved in osmoregulation, stomatal control, hence photosynthesis and hence growth and is also required for berry production. Potassium deficiency reduces growth, … Continue reading
Improving ecosystem services in vineyards
Researchers: Steve Wratten, Marco Jacometti, Te Ari Prendergast, Shona Sam, Samantha Scarratt, Sofia Orre and Jean Thompson Ecosystem services (ES) or nature’s services are provided by living ecosystems for the benefit of mankind. They include such things as food production, … Continue reading