Grapevine Leafroll Viruses Project
Tom Lowery and Jose Úrbez-Torres of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada explore Grapevine Leafroll virus in a multi-year study.
Grapevine Bud Hardiness Testing
Carl Bodganoff of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada explores grapevine bud hardiness.
New GIS Tools to Guide Terroir-Based Precision Management for Vineyards
Pat Bowen of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada explore using GIS tools for vineyard management.
Year 1 Grape & Wine Science Cluster Research Update
Learn more about the research being done under the Canadian Agricultural partnership Grape & Wine Science Cluster.
Grapevine Trunk Disease in British Columbia: From Identification to Control
José R. Úrbz-Torres and Daniel T. O'Gorman of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada explore grapevine trunk disease in British Columbia.
Research Focus - Red Blotch Disease Ecology and Management
PhD candidate Elizabeth Cieniewicz and plant pathology Professor Marc Fuchs discuss their research looking at the virus associated with Red Blotch Disease, how it spreads among vines, and the implications for management.
Terroir Analysis of the Nova Scotia Wine Growing Region 2017
The main goal of the Terroir Analysis of the Nova Scotia Wine Growing Region 2017 project is to determine which varieties are more suitable for our environmental conditions, specifically for the targeted wine styles.
Canadian Grape and Wine Industry Receives $8.4 Million in Federal Funding
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced $8.4 million in funding for the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN) to fund their Agri-Science Program cluster.
Grapevine Viruses (McFadden-Smith, Poojari, Parent, Sept. 2017)
Typical symptoms of Leafroll disease in red cultivars include red-purple discoloration, and rolling backwards of the leaves. In white varietals, this is not as prevalent, although can sometimes be seen closer to the end of the growing season.
Laboratoire sur le vin au Centre de recherche de Kentville, Nouvelle-Écosse
Les travaux de recherche menés dans un laboratoire en cours de rénovation au centre de recherche d’Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada à Kentville pourraient mener à de nouvelles connaissances et innovations pour l’industrie vinicole florissante de la Nouvelle-Écosse.