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:

April Research Snapshots

Title: Spore trapping and the rise to Gubler 100

Date: Monday, 8 June 2026 10:00 am-11:00 am

Venue: MRC Lecture Theatre, 85 Budge Street

Speaker: Karen Peterson and Mark Krasnow (Kraz)

We are pleased to be hosting Karen Peterson and Mark Krasnow (Kraz) for this NZWC Research Snapshot Session on Monday June 8.

Fungal disease requires infectible tissue, permissive weather, and the presence of spores to become established. Currently in New Zealand, many spray at or soon after budburst, assuming spores are present and thus disease risk exists. Work overseas has shown that assessing spore presence before beginning the spray season allowed growers to reduce sprays by 3+ rounds compared with the grower standard regime.

New Zealand vineyards are constantly being pushed to improve efficiency, sustainability, and to reduce vineyard passes without negatively affecting wine quality. Come hear from Karen and Kraz about collaborative spore trapping research between Thoughtful Viticulture, the USDA, and SARDI to assess whether the savings seen overseas can also be achieved here. They’ll share spore count data from the early 2025-26 season from vineyards throughout New Zealand, which suggests substantial improvements can be made to current spray practices.

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.