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Washington State University Viticulture & Enology
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WSU's Ester Hernandez-Montes, a post-doctoral research associate, has been simulating heat waves in specialized growth chambers to measure specific phenological changes in grapes, giving growers the tools to both manage drought and improve grape quality. |
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At a full-capacity session during the recent Washington Winegrowers' annual convention, WSU researchers and industry leaders addressed the question of replanting, as well as overall vineyard health. |
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Tom Collins, WSU assistant professor in viticulture and enology, is partnering with researchers from Oregon State and UC Davis on a grant proposal to study the effects of smoke exposure on wine grapes. The collaborative project is being proposed as a multi-year study. |
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The Washington wine industry’s annual signature research event has been reformatted to a live webinar, a move that facilitates learning for grape growers and wineries regardless of location. The Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) will take place as originally planned on April 1, but is condensed to better fit a webinar format. |
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WSU's V&E Program is following CDC, state, and university recommendations to practice social distancing in order to slow the spread of the novel COVID-19 virus. We have temporarily modified our operations to include teleworking options for our faculty, staff, and graduate students, but remain open to serve you during regular business hours by email, phone, and video-conference. |
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