Research Snapshots
Discover the Cutting-Edge with "Research Snapshots"
Join us every month for "Research Snapshots", a dynamic series of research presentations from organisations within the New Zealand Wine Centre (Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Plant and Food Research, and Bragato Research Institute).
Each "snapshot" is designed to provide a quick yet insightful overview of key findings, methodologies, and potential implications of the diverse and innovative research currently being undertaken by the NZWC research community. Each session is dedicated to a specific theme, bringing together research experts to share their latest findings. An excellent opportunity for industry to engage with researchers, ask questions, and explore opportunities for collaboration to solve current and future industry problems.
Please contact Stewart Field, stewart.field@nmit.ac.nz, to be put on the mailing list for details about the session topic themes.
Research snapshots are held at the MRC Theatre in the NZ Wine Centre, 85 Budge Street
MRC is pleased to invite you to the next New Zealand Wine Centre Research Snapshot:
February Research Snapshots
Time: Thursday, 12 February 2026 9:00-10:15 am
Venue: MRC Lecture Theatre, 85 Budge Street
We are fortunate to be hosting two international visiting researchers who will be in New Zealand in February. As part of their visit, they will be presenting at an NZWC Research Snapshot Session.
Dr Thibaut Verdenal
Technical Scientist, Agroscope (Switzerland)
Presentation: Nitrogen Nutrition Management in Grapevines: Research Projects and Results at Agroscope, Switzerland
Laura Rea
PhD candidate, University of California, Berkeley
Presentation: Comparing the Fates of Agricultural Sulfur Across Multiple Winegrowing Regions Using Stable Isotope Fingerprint Analysis
November Research Snapshot
Time: Wednesday, 12th November, 12:30 pm
Venue: MRC Lecture Theatre, 85 Budge Street
Emerging Technological Innovations in Vineyard Health and Crop Production
This session highlights three innovative research projects shaping the future of vineyard management and grape production:
Ross Wise (Bragato Research Institute) Evaluating wine quality following UV-C treatment for powdery mildew control.
Karmun Chooi (Bioeconomy Science Institute) & Joris Besamusca (Integrape) Developing proximal sensing tools for large-scale diagnosis and prognosis of grapevine trunk diseases.
Damian Martin (Bioeconomy Science Institute) Using the TWTLL framework as a physical twin for improved crop estimation and vineyard monitoring.
September Research Snapshot
Time: Thursday, 25th September, 12:30 pm
Venue: MRC Lecture Theatre, Budge Street
We have an exciting lineup of presenters:
Bea Fulton (PhD student)
Investigating the Ecology of a Synthetic Microbial Community in Vitis vinifera cv. Sauvignon Blanc for Holobiont Engineering
Philippa Barrell (New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science)
Imported Disease‑Resistant Vines at Plant & Food: Our Journey So Far
Darrell Lizamore (Bragato Research Institute)
Accelerating grapevine breeding and selection in NZ
Time: Wednesday, 3 September, 1:00 pm
Venue: MRC Lecture Theatre, Budge Street
Hear exciting presentations from:
Paul Epee (Bragato Research Institute)
The Pilot Phase of the Next Generation Viticulture Program, Part 1: Evaluating Alternative Training Systems to Boost Vineyard Profitability (2022–23 growing season)Claire Grose (New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science)
Adding Value to Marlborough WastestreamsMatheo Boison (visiting student from Montpellier, collaborating with Bragato Research Institute and Lincoln University)
Long-term Sheep Integration into Vineyards: Lessons Learned, Obstacles, and Opportunities
We look forward to seeing you there! Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues, friends, or anyone who may be interested in attending.