BCWGC May 15, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting

Zoom

May 15, 2025 - 12:00 - 1:00 - Dr. Asim Renyard, Introduction and update on the grape entomology program at AAFC Summerland Dr. Asim Renyard is the new Research Scientist - Entomologist for grapes and tree fruits at the AAFC Summerland Research and Development Centre. Dr. Renyard’s work focusses on insect behaviour, ecology, and pest...

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Optimization of grape production in Eastern Canada

Zoom

This webinar is part of a mini-series dedicated to highlighting final results from some of the research projects completed under the CAP Grape & Wine Cluster (2018-2023). We will focus on Activity 9: "Optimization of Grape Production in Eastern Canada." The presentation will be provided by Dr. Karine Pedneault from L'Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO). Climate...

Upcoming Webinar: Heading North – Viticulture’s Search for Cooler Climatees

Online

Join us for a conversation on the future of viticulture in a changing climate. This webinar will spotlight Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo (VCR) and explore ongoing research projects, disease-resistant grape varieties, and rootstocks tailored for cooler growing regions. Date: Tue, Jun 24, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PDTAudience: Wine industry professionals across the US and CanadaLanguage:...

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BCWGC July 17, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting

Zoom

July 17, 2025 - 12:00 - 1:00 - Dr. Wesley Zandberg, UBC Okanagan - Smoke exposure update: Improved tests and novel off-vine models suggests alternative mechanisms for smoke-exposed in wine and suggest new targets for mitigation New research from the Zandberg lab is challenging the currently accepted model of how grape exposure to forest fire...

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