Research Snapshots
Discover the Cutting-Edge with "Research Snapshots"
Research Snapshots is a regular presentation series showcasing innovative research from organisations within the New Zealand Wine Centre, including Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Bioeconomy Science Institute, 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. They are free to attend, and there is no need to register. Just come along!
MRC is pleased to invite you to the next New Zealand Wine Centre Research Snapshot:
November Snapshot
Australian research and Sauvignon blanc clone assessment
Join us for the next Research Snapshots session, featuring two presentations exploring research in Australia and Sauvignon blanc clone assessment in Marlborough.
Title: From vines to almonds and beyond: what’s happening at BSI in Australia?
Date: Tuesday, 3 November
Time: 1.30–2.30 pm
Venue: MRC Lecture Theatre, 85 Budge Street, Blenheim
Free to attend. No registration required.
Dr Roberta De Bei is a senior scientist with more than 20 years’ experience in plant physiology, spanning precision management, canopy architecture, water stress physiology and carbohydrate metabolism. After 15 years as a research fellow in viticulture at the University of Adelaide, she joined Plant & Food Research, Australia Pty Ltd (PFRAU), now part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute (BSI), where she now leads research into almond production systems
Based in Adelaide, Roberta will share insights into her current work on crop optimisation, fruit and nut quality, canopy management and plant development in almond orchards. She will also discuss BSI’s partnership with the Plants for Space Centre of Excellence, which supports research into indoor table grape production and controlled-environment agriculture.
Sauvignon blanc clones assessed through single-vine wine micro-fermentation
Muriel Yvon is a researcher at BSI, based at the NZ Wine Centre in Marlborough. She will discuss the use of single-vine wine micro-fermentation to assess Sauvignon blanc clones in Marlborough.
The session offers an opportunity to hear about these research projects and join the discussion.
Researchers, growers and others interested in viticulture and plant science are welcome to attend.
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.