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SUMMARY:BCWGC April 16\, 2026 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:April 16\, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 – How wildfire smoke exposure may change the aroma of wines \n The aim of the presentation is to give a quick overview of o past and current research in smoke taint; o the current PhD project\, illustrating how it may contribute to the research field – the project is an exploratory analysis\, looking for broader chemical changes in grapes and wines resulting from wildfire smoke exposure; o and current mitigation and treatment strategies. \nPresenters:  \nCarien Catlett; PhD Student University of British Columbia Okanagan\, Irving Barber Faculty of Science\, Chemistry. Supervised by Dr Wesley Zandberg \nBios:  \nCarien Catlett is enrolled as a PhD student at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia under the supervision of Dr Wesley Zandberg. She obtained her master’s degree in South Africa in the field of Chemometric applied to Spectroscopic data in the field of fluoro-carbon chemistry. Carien and her family moved to the Okanagan in 2023 from Kwazulu-Natal\, South Africa. \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-april-16-2026-rd-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T120000
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SUMMARY:BCWGC March 19\, 2026 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:March 19\, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 – BCAC & AgSafe\, Producer Emergency Awareness Session  \nEmergencies can strike without warning so make sure you and your farm are prepared. This session will provide information on how to build a farm-specific emergency plan to increase the resilience of your farm. We’ll also explain the emergency response framework in BC and the tools available to help you before and during an emergency.  \nPresenters:  \nKen Nickel – BC Agriculture Council  \nReg Steward – AgSafe BC  \nBios:  \nKen Nickel was the Executive Director responsible for BC Ministry of Agriculture participation in emergency events affecting agriculture in BC for 14 years. Ken currently oversees the BCAC-led “BC Agriculture Sector Coordinated Emergency Response Structure Project” for all 30 BCAC member organizations.  \nReg Steward\, AgSafe Superintendent of Field Operations / safety consultant / rancher\, served in the RCMP for many years. His background made him invaluable as an Agriculture Liaison for many regional Emergency Operation Centers over the past decade. \n  \nRegister here\n  \nDownload the brochure: Producer Session Poster 2026 (Wine Grape Council)
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-march-19-2026-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T110000
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SUMMARY:Managing Grapevine Trunk Diseases in Australia and New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:Managing Grapevine Trunk Diseases in Australia and New Zealand\nWednesday February 25th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PST) \n  \nThis presentation will be a great opportunity to learn what other grapevine growing regions are doing to mitigate the impact of such important diseases. Please refer to the attached pdf flyer for more information on Dr. Sosnowski’s seminar. \nThe seminar will be in person at the Summerland RDC main conference room and provided virtually by MS teams. \nRegistration to attend this seminar either in person (limited to 50 people) or online via MS Teams is required. \nIf you would like to attend\, please send an email to joseramon.urbeztorres@agr.gc.ca indicating the following:\n\nI will attend in person (limited to 50 people\, first come – first served). Registration deadline for in Person attendance is Tuesday February 10 end of business day\nIf attending in Person\, please also provide in your email your Citizenship or Canadian permanent-resident status (non-Canadian citizens and non-permanent residents will need to submit extra information to access the Summerland RDC as per Canada Federal Government policy)\nI will attend Virtually (Link will be provided 24 h before the seminar). Registration deadline for Virtual Attendance is Monday February 23 end of business day\n\nPlease direct any questions to joseramon.urbeztorres@agr.gc.ca \nClick here to request to attend
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/managing-grapevine-trunk-diseases-in-australia-and-new-zealand/
LOCATION:Summerland Research & Development Centre\, 4200 Highway #97\, Summerland\, British Columbia\, V0H 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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ORGANIZER;CN="AAFC":MAILTO:aafc.info.aac@agr.gc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T130000
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SUMMARY:BCWGC February 19\, 2026 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:February 19\, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 – Hannah Charnock\, Brock University – Tracking Provincial Sparkling Wine Harvest Chemistry & Characterizing Chemical and Sensory Qualities of BC Bubbles  \n  \nSparkling wine is a growing market segment\, highlighting clear opportunities for domestic development. In BC\, producers face significant vintage-to-vintage variability driven by climate pressures\, yet there is currently no central framework to track harvest chemistry or characterize the composition of finished sparkling wines across regions. This project addresses that gap by establishing a provincial harvest chemistry database for key sparkling wine varieties alongside sensory and chemical benchmarking of finished wines\, providing practical tools to support data-driven harvest decision-making and long-term category development with enhanced quality and resilience.  \nResearcher Bio:  \nHannah Charnock holds a PhD in Oenology & Viticulture from Brock University\, where her research focused on the chemistry of sparkling wine aging. She recently completed a postdoctoral appointment at the University of Bordeaux’s Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin\, conducting industry research on red wine aroma composition and sensory interactions. Her background includes harvests at premium sparkling wine producers in the UK\, and industry leadership experience in sensory science and quality systems at Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Hannah holds her WSET Level 3 and a Certificate in Wine Business Management from the Goodman School of Business.  \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-february-19-2026-rd-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061045
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SUMMARY:BCWGC January 15\, 2026 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:January 15\, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 – Dr. Joanna Fountain\, Lincoln University\, NZ – Climate change impacts and adaptation options in cool climate wine regions: from knowledge to action \nBio/Introduction \nDr. Jo Fountain\, is an Associate Professor at Lincoln University in Aotearoa New Zealand. She is a rural social scientist with diverse research interests focused on analysis of change and resilience in primary industries\, tourism systems\, and communities located in rural regions. Current projects include analysis of destination and tourist resilience in the face of natural hazard risks and ongoing and intensifying climate variability\, and the changing shape of the wine industry in the context of climate change. Jo has been involved in cross-cultural and international research collaboration with colleagues in China/Hong Kong\, Australia\, Europe and Canada. \nClimate change impacts and adaptation options in cool climate wine regions: from knowledge to action \nThe overall goal of this presentation is to explore synergies and opportunities for ongoing collaboration between New Zealand researchers and the goals of the BCGWC Climate Resilience Working Group. The current presentation will summarise preliminary findings from surveys and interviews conducted in the Okanagan wine region in summer 2025 as part of a larger project comparing experiences and opinions of New Zealand and Okanagan wine producers. \nDr Fountain will also discuss the recognised challenges in converting climate change knowledge to implementation of short and longer-term adaptation activities\, and outline a new five-year multi-disciplinary project which aims to address the ‘Adaptation Gap’ in the New Zealand context.  \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-december-15-2025-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T170000
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SUMMARY:BCWGC February 19\, 2026 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:February 19\, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 – Hannah Charnock\, Brock University – Mitacs Proposal – Tracking Provincial Sparkling Wine Harvest Chemistry & Characterizing Chemical and Sensory Qualities of BC Bubbles  \nSparkling wine is a growing market segment\, highlighting clear opportunities for domestic development. In BC\, producers face significant vintage-to-vintage variability driven by climate pressures\, yet there is currently no central framework to track harvest chemistry or characterize the composition of finished sparkling wines across regions. This project addresses that gap by establishing a provincial harvest chemistry database for key sparkling wine varieties alongside sensory and chemical benchmarking of finished wines\, providing practical tools to support data-driven harvest decision-making and long-term category development with enhanced quality and resilience. \nResearcher Bio: Hannah Charnock holds a PhD in Oenology & Viticulture from Brock University\, where her research focused on the chemistry of sparkling wine aging. She recently completed a postdoctoral appointment at the University of Bordeaux’s Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin\, conducting industry research on red wine aroma composition and sensory interactions. Her background includes harvests at premium sparkling wine producers in the UK\, and industry leadership experience in sensory science and quality systems at Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Hannah holds her WSET Level 3 and a Certificate in Wine Business Management from the Goodman School of Business. \nRegister Here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-february-19-2026-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061045
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SUMMARY:BCWGC December 18\, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mamadou Lamine\, Dr. Odile Carisse\, and Dr. Kosal Khun; AAFC Quebec – Developing and validating disease detection tools to improve the management of powdery mildew and botrytis rot in vineyards.   \nThe presentation will focus on Activity 16\, Objective 4 of the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Program Projects being conducted at AAFC labs in Quebec. The project involves collating weather\, crop\, disease and injuries yield data from field experiments; designing the forecasting model based on pathogens life cycle; evaluating the reliability of the model structure; and\, evaluating the forecasting models under vineyard conditions based on disease control\, yield losses\, and the number of fungicide applications. \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-december-18-2025-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061045
CREATED:20251205T182356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T182838Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Interpreting Your Soil Test
DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Agriculture & Food invites you to register for their upcoming Virtual Workshop: Interpreting Your Soil Test  \nIf you recently submitted a soil sample for analysis and have a soil test report but aren’t sure what it means\, join the Ministry of Agriculture & Food for a virtual hands-on workshop to help you decode soil test results and learn how to use them for better crop\, fertilizer\, and land management decisions. If you haven’t submitted your soil sample yet\, deadline is December 1. \nTo get the most out of the workshop\, please bring along your test results. Even if you have not received your test results or you did not submit one\, you are still welcome to attend! \nDecember 16\, 2025 from 10:00-12:00 PT. \nREGISTER HERE: VIRTUAL WORKSHOP – Interpreting Your Soil Test Report Tickets | Eventbrite \nDownload Brochure Here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/virtual-workshop-interpreting-your-soil-test/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food":MAILTO:AgriServiceBC@gov.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061045
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SUMMARY:October 2025 BCWGC R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mehdi Sharifi\, AAFC – Ground Cover Management and Sustainability in European Vineyards: Insights from the GiESCO 2025 Conference \nGiESCO is an internationally recognized event focused on viticulture and enology\, with presentations from researchers around the world. In 2025\, there were over 350 attendees\, and the main theme was sustainability and climate change. Dr. Sharifi attended as a delegate representing Canadian viticulture and will be sharing his learnings from the conference including photos\, vineyard practices and highlights. This will be a fun practical presentation showing how European vineyards are approaching sustainability using groundcover management.
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/october-2025-bcwgc-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061045
CREATED:20250828T043556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T052717Z
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SUMMARY:Export Navigator Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Export Navigator invites B.C. alcohol producers to a free 90-minute webinar on navigating interprovincial trade and regulatory barriers. \nBreaking Barriers: Navigating Interprovincial Alcohol Trade for B.C. Producers \nLearn what it takes to grow beyond B.C.\, from D2C shipping limitations to labeling compliance and market-specific strategies. \nPresented in partnership with B.C. Beverage Technology Access Centre (BCBTAC). \nWhy Attend? \n\nUnderstand provincial differences in sales\, storage\, and labeling\nGet clarity on CFTA\, QA/lab testing\, and regulatory efforts\nIdentify where opportunities exist for your products\nAccess tools and guidance to support your expansion\n\nDate: September 24\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AM (PT)\nRegister: Webinar Registration – Zoom \nCan’t join live? Register to receive a recording after the session \nQuestions? Contact info@exportnavigator.ca.
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/export-navigator-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCBTAC":MAILTO:bcbtac@okanagan.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061045
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SUMMARY:September 2025 BCWGC R&D Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mark Paul Selda Rivarez\, UBC – An Ilarvirus with Five Names and the Need for On-site\, High-throughput Virus Diagnostics in Grapes \nDr. Mark Paul Selda Rivarez\, the new Assistant Professor of Phytopathology and Virology at UBC\, will introduce a proactive approach to protecting the BC wine grape industry from a new generation of complex viral threats. \nUsing the recently discovered Solanum nigrum ilarvirus 1 (SnIV1) as a key case study\, Dr. Rivarez will examine the challenges presented by emerging pathogens that can bypass traditional clean plant protocols. With confirmed detections in European grapevines and unconventional transmission pathways such as seed and pollen\, SnIV1 emphasizes the need for more advanced diagnostic technologies to safeguard BC’s vineyards. The presentation will then introduce “PlantDx\,” a Genome BC proposal for a portable genomic toolkit. This platform will utilize portable sequencing technology to bring diagnostics from the lab to the vineyard\, allowing for rapid\, on-site identification of both known and new viruses. \nJoin us to discover how this research can boost our clean plant initiatives\, enhance biosecurity\, and secure the long-term health and profitability of the BC wine grape industry.
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/september-2025-bcwgc-rd-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061045
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SUMMARY:BCWGC August 21\, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CCLSP and the BC Decision Aid System (DAS) for Grapes Join us on August 21 to learn about the Cross Commodity Leadership Support Project (CCLSP) and how their Innovation & Technology Committee is working with the BC Wine Grape Council (BCWGC) and the Wine Grape Industry Task Force (WGITF) to pilot and launch the new BC DAS for grapes this coming year. Kellie Garcia\, CCLSP Program Director\, will give an overview of CCLSP and Galen Barnhardt\, Barn to Bottle Consulting\, will provide information on the DAS program\, how it relates to grapes\, benefits to growers\, and how people can get involved. \nREGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/e57fEsfDSy6rJo-zvE39oQ
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-august-21-2025-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250807T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250807T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061045
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SUMMARY:BCWGC Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Notice of AGM\nAugust 7\, 2025\, 12:30 – 1:30 via Zoom\nThe BC Wine Grape Council Annual General Meeting has been set for Wednesday\, August 7\, 2025.  Full agenda and details will be distributed in the coming weeks.  Visit the AGM WEBPAGE for up-to-date information.\n\nRegister for the meeting here \n____________________________________________________________________ \nBC Wine Grape Council (BCWGC) Director Vacancies \nThe following board positions are up for election: \n\nGrower > 250 acres\nGrower 20-250 acres\nGrower < 20 acres\nWinemaker\n\nAs a BCWGC Director you will have the opportunity to participate in committees that help shape the future of the BC wine industry through valuable technology\, research and education projects.  We are actively seeking individuals who are available and eager to be part of the evolution of our industry from both the grower and wine making perspectives. \nIf you would like to be considered for a board position\, please complete the nomination form and return to Kate Durisek before email: info@bcwgc.org by August 4\, 2025. \nDownload the nomination package: BCWGC Board Nomination Package_2025
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061045
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SUMMARY:BCWGC July 17\, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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  \nNew research from the Zandberg lab is challenging the currently accepted model of how grape exposure to forest fire smoke may (potentially) lead to smoke-exposed wines.  \n  \nCONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ATTENDING THIS VIRUTAL EVENT: info@bcwgc.org
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-july-17-2025-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061045
CREATED:20250509T160432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T160432Z
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SUMMARY:Optimization of grape production in Eastern Canada
DESCRIPTION: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). \nClimate is the most important element when growing grapes in cool to cold areas such as those found in Eastern Canada. Although several practices are in place to increase crop quality and productivity\, many unknowns remain regarding this industry. Understanding how climate affects berry quality is an essential step to better understand cold-climate terroir and how to optimize the relationship between growing conditions and grape varieties to then optimize wine quality. \nAttendees can submit questions when registering\, as well as during the webinar. We hope you will join us! \nDate: Thursday\, May 22nd\, 2025\nTime: 1:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern time\nLocation: Zoom webinar\nThe webinar is free to attend but registration is required!\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n 
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/optimization-of-grape-production-in-eastern-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061045
CREATED:20250424T203532Z
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SUMMARY:BCWGC May 15\, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:May 15\, 2025 – 12:00 – 1:00 – Dr. Asim Renyard\, Introduction and update on the grape entomology program at AAFC Summerland  \nDr. 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 management. Prior to joining AAFC\, his research spanned diverse systems including forests and urban settings where he studied the behaviour and pest management of ants. At AAFC his lab’s research on grape entomology will focus on understanding grape pest phenology and their role in vectoring grapevine diseases. Additionally\, his lab will explore how naturally occurring vegetation or experimentally manipulated cover crops affect the abundance of pests and beneficial insects. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DkIlrUEwTians47niNrX-g
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-may-15-2025-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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