National Viticulture Research Conference 

The poster session will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Mondavi Center, UC Davis, from 4-6 pm. A wine tasting hosted by the Davis Enology and Viticulture Organization, D.E.V.O., and appetizers are included.

 

 

2008 POSTER PRESENTATIONS:

1. Molecular Characterization Of Californian Isolates Of Grapevine Leafroll-Associated Viruses 7 (Glrav-7) And Development Of Detection Methods
   Maher Alrwahnih, Department of Plant Pathology, Foundation Plant Services, UC Davis
   

2. Effects of Abscisic Acid on Phenolic Composition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Wine Grapes
   Mauri Anderson, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
   

3. A practical method for counting berries based on image analysis
   Mark Battany, UC Cooperative Extension
   

4. 2008 Grape Bud Survival on Eight Winegrape Cultivars in Vermont
   Lorraine Berkett, University of Vermont
   

5. Evaluation of Syrah Clonal Selections in the Salinas Valley
   Larry Bettiga, UC Cooperative Extension
   

6. Microscopic Examination of Berry Shrivel
   Bhaskar Bondada, Washington State University Tri-Cities
   

7. Modeling Climate and Climate Change Impacts on Wine Grape Yields in California
   Kim Cahill, Stanford University
   

8. Grape Preparation Methods for Fast, Accurate Results with the Harbertson - Adams Phenolic Assay
   Kim Cahill, Stanford University
   

9. Collecting Vitis berlandieri from native habitat sites
   Peter Cousins, USDA-ARS, Cornell University
   

10. Genetic control of tendril distribution in a grapevine rootstock hybrid population
    Peter Cousins, USDA-ARS, Cornell University
    

11. Segregation of necrotic spotting on leaves in a grape rootstock population
    Peter Cousins, USDA-ARS, Cornell University

12. Differential Gene Expression During Chilling Requirement Fulfillment in Vitis riparia Buds
    Anne Fennell, South Dakota State University
    

13. Functional Genomics of Bud Endodormancy Induction in Grapes (Vitis)
    Anne Fennell, South Dakota State University
    

14. Propagation Success Of Grapevines Infected With Xylella fastidiosa
    Michael Krawitzky, Texas Tech University
    

15. Detection and differentiation of pathogenic Agrobacterium vitis and A. tumefaciens in grapevine using multiplex Bio-PCR
    Lucita Kumagai, Agri-Analysis LLC
    

16. Seasonal patterns of water-use measured with a dual heat pulse sap flow technique on mature grapevines growing in a weighing lysimeter
    Andrew McElrone, USDA-ARS, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
    

17. Shoot Thinning and Leaf Removal - Effects on Bunch Rot and Yield Components of Zinfandel
    Maxwell Norton, UC Cooperative Extension
    

18. Establishment of Cover Crops to Enhance the Attraction of Beneficial Insects in a Drip-Irrigated Vineyard System
    Mercy Olmstead, Washington State University
    

19. Vineyard Weed Management Practices Influence Soil Microbial Communities and Nitrogen Retention
    Kerri Steenwerth, USDA-ARS Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
    

20. The Physiological Basis Of Rootstock Control Of Grape Fruit Nitrogen Composition
    Christine Stockert, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
    

21. Study About The Space Variability Of Different Soil Properties And Its Effect On Yield, Vigour And Quality In The "DOCa Rioja" Vineyard
    Olatz Unamunzaga, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
    

22. A Novel Approach for Generating Xylella fastidiosa Resistant Grapevines
    Tanja Voegel, Department of Plant Pathology, UC Davis
    

23. Use of Genetic Markers to Assess Pedigrees of Grape Cultivars and Breeding Program Selections
    Judy Yang, Foundation Plant Services, UC Davis