Research Snapshots
Discover the Cutting-Edge with "Research Snapshots"
Research Snapshots is a monthly presentation series showcasing innovative research from organisations within the New Zealand Wine Centre, including Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Plant & Food Research, and Bragato Research Institute.
Each themed session offers concise insights into current research, emerging findings, and potential industry applications, while providing opportunities for discussion and collaboration between researchers and industry.
Research Snapshots are held at the MRC Theatre, New Zealand Wine Centre, 85 Budge Street.
MRC is pleased to invite you to the next New Zealand Wine Centre Research Snapshot:
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Winegrape Genetic Improvement and the Future of Grapevine Breeding
Join us for our next Research Snapshots session exploring Winegrape Genetic Improvement and the Future of Grapevine Breeding.
Date: Thursday, 20 August
Time: 10:30 am
Venue: MRC Lecture Theatre, Budge Street
The session will provide an opportunity to hear about current research, emerging technologies and how genetic improvement could contribute to the future resilience and sustainability of the New Zealand wine industry.
Phillipa Barrel from the Bioeconomy Science Institute (BSI) will provide an update on Disease-Resistant Vines (DRVs) and current gene-editing research, including genetic screening work being undertaken on DRVs.
Ellie Bradley from the Bragato Research Institute (BRI) will discuss outcome-focused approaches to genetic improvement, linking current New Zealand research with developments and approaches being explored internationally.
Together, the presentations will explore how advances in grapevine breeding and genetic improvement could help address future challenges and support a more resilient and sustainable wine industry.
We welcome growers, researchers, industry participants and anyone interested in the future of grapevine breeding and genetic improvement.
Snapshot Resources
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MBIE updates - New research driving the future of viticulture
This Research Snapshots session features researchers from the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science sharing the latest findings from MBIE-funded viticulture research.
Speakers:
Michelle Thompson — Grapevine Rootstock Metabolites as Justine Larrouy — Microbiome-Engineered GrapevinesPotential Feeding Deterrents for Citrophilus Mealybugs
Damian Martin — Predicting the Unseen: A New Method for Accurate Yield Estimation in Viticulture
Recording guide:
Michelle Thompson's presentation begins at the start of the recording. Justine Larrouy's presentation begins at 28:00, followed by Damian Martin at 50:00.
Spore trapping and the rise to Gubler 100
Presented by Karen Peterson and Mark Krasnow (Kraz), watch the video or download the slides.
Watch the recording of Soil-driven variability in grapevine water uptake depth across seven soil types in Marlborough by Dr Itxaso Ruiz and download the presentation slides.