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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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.

Snapshot Resources

We are gathering past Research Snapshot resources in one place for you.

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.