XI International Symposium on Grapevine Physiology and Biotechnology, Stellenbosch (South Africa), October 11-15, 2020

Posted Nov 26th, 2019 in Ressources

XI International Symposium on Grapevine Physiology and Biotechnology, Stellenbosch (South Africa). The symposium, organised under the auspices of the International Society of Horticultural Science (ISHS), will be hosted on the African continent for the first time. During the sessions and keynote lectures, the latest trends in grapevine physiology and biotechnology research with a focus on the chosen theme of “Grapevine Interactions” will be discussed

BC Grape Hardiness for Late November

Posted Nov 25th, 2019 in Résistance au froid et changement climatique

Bud Hardiness update for late November 2019 in BC

Fizz Club, December 2019

Posted Nov 22nd, 2019 in Qualité des vins canadiens

Sparkling winemakers across Canada are invited to join the Fizz Club Network!

BC Grape Hardiness for Early November

Posted Nov 11th, 2019 in Résistance au froid et changement climatique

Bud Hardiness update for early November 2019 in BC

Abstracts of oral and poster presentations given at the 11th International Workshop on Grapevine Trunk Diseases, Penticton, BC, Canada

Posted Nov 6th, 2019 in Ressources

The 11th International Workshop on Grapevine Trunk Diseases (IWGTD) was held in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, on July 7–12, 2019. This workshop was chaired by Dr. Úrbez-Torres and organized by the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Plant Pathology Laboratory at the Summerland Research and Development Centre (SuRDC). The 11th IWGTD also marked the 20th Anniversary of the workshop, which has been organized every two years since 1999. Delegates were presented the first day with an overview...

A Virus Scouting and Vine Rogueing Program in Lodi Vineyards

Posted Nov 1st, 2019 in Ressources

LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards in Lodi has implemented a vineyard virus scouting, mapping and vine rogueing program aimed at managing leafroll and red blotch virus infections and preventing their spread. The program, used in newer plantings of red winegrape varieties (planted since about 2013) is modeled after a successful program used in South Africa where vine mealybug (Planococcus ficus) and leafroll viruses have been ongoing management issues in winegrape vineyards.

Canadian Grapevine Resources & Research

Posted Oct 29th, 2019 in Ressources

Relevant information and resources for Canadian grape growers and wineries to incorporate into on-farm practices.

Tools for Managing Bio-Security

Posted Oct 28th, 2019 in Ressources

Bio-security refers to a series of management practices designed to prevent, minimize and manage the introduction and spread of pests. This includes pests not established in Canada, pests established in limited areas of Canada, and pests widely distributed that can spread from farm to farm.

Tools for Managing Sour Rot in Grapes

Posted Oct 24th, 2019 in Ressources

It is critical to manage not just the causal organisms but also the Drosophila flies (spotted wing Drosophila as well as Drosophila melanogaster, the common “fruit fly) that can carry sour rot.