Resources & Updates

CCOVI scientist’s grapevine virus research gets global recognition

CCOVI scientist’s grapevine virus research gets global recognition

Posted Jun 3rd, 2019 in News & Updates

Grapevine Virologist Sudarsana Poojari’s research has been evaluated by a French research group and published in the reputed EPPO Bulletin, the official publication of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO).

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International Cool Climate Wine Symposium to highlight Canada’s wine industry

International Cool Climate Wine Symposium to highlight Canada’s wine industry

Posted May 31st, 2019 in News & Updates

Canada will welcome the world to Brock University next summer for one of the most prestigious wine conferences, the International Cool Climate Wine Symposium (ICCWS)

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Guide to the key arthropods of vineyards of Eastern Canada

Guide to the key arthropods of vineyards of Eastern Canada

Posted May 14th, 2019 in Strategic Virus Management

This comprehensive 114-page guide, available as a free download in English and French, was created in a field-sized format to help growers identify the pests in their vineyards and make informed decisions about how to best protect their grapes. Better understanding the numerous beneficial insects present in the vineyard will enable them to produce grapes sustainably and reduce their reliance on chemical interventions.

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Grapevine Viruses: an update from CGCN and Grapevine Virus Sampling 101

Grapevine Viruses: an update from CGCN and Grapevine Virus Sampling 101

Posted May 2nd, 2019 in Strategic Virus Management, Cluster Updates & Events

Sudarsana Poojari of CCOVI and Jill Page of CGCN presented an update on Grapevine Virus at the 2019 Ontario Craft Wine Conference & Trade Show.

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The Golden Question,

The Golden Question, "Where can I buy certified-tested vines?"

Posted Apr 30th, 2019 in News & Updates

CGCN answers the "Golden Question" of where to buy certified-tested vines for the season. Check out our handy info graphics to help you when calling your nursery.

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BC Winter Grape Bud Hardiness results for Early April

BC Winter Grape Bud Hardiness results for Early April

Posted Apr 12th, 2019 in Cold Hardiness & Climate Change

Winter Grape Bud Hardiness results for Early April.  The hardiness levels were determined as average lethal temperature exotherms (LTE) measured on buds of several varieties by region collected on April 9th and 10th in the Okanagan Valley.

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Grapevine Leafroll Viruses Project

Grapevine Leafroll Viruses Project

Posted Apr 9th, 2019 in Strategic Virus Management

Tom Lowery and Jose Úrbez-Torres of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada explore Grapevine Leafroll virus in a multi-year study.

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Winter Hardiness Project Update

Winter Hardiness Project Update

Posted Mar 31st, 2019 in Cold Hardiness & Climate Change

Winter Hardiness update from Activity 7, March 2019

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Grapevine Bud Hardiness Testing

Grapevine Bud Hardiness Testing

Posted Mar 19th, 2019 in Cold Hardiness & Climate Change

Carl Bodganoff of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada explores grapevine bud hardiness.

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New GIS Tools to Guide Terroir-Based Precision Management for Vineyards

New GIS Tools to Guide Terroir-Based Precision Management for Vineyards

Posted Mar 18th, 2019 in Crop Protection & Monitoring

Pat Bowen of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada explore using GIS tools for vineyard management.

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