2021-2022 OWB Funded Research Projects
Project summaries for scientific research funded by OWB in [...]
2020-21 OWB Funded Research
Chemical and sensory effects of intrinsic variations of berry size
Drs. Federico Casassa and Jean Dodson Peterson summarize their latest work on the effects of berry size on wine chemistry & [...]
2020-21 OWB Funded Research
Developing a methodology to generate transgene-free edited grapevine
Dr. Laurent Deluc summarizes his latest work to develop a GPM-resistant grapevine that is [...]
2020-21 OWB Funded Research
Botrytis bunch rot: Who, where, when, and what to use
Dr. Walt Mahaffee summarizes his latest research into how and where Botrytis bunch rot disease epidemics start and [...]
2020-21 OWB Funded Research
Determining optimal irrigation initiation time
Dr. Alec Levin summarizes his latest research into the optimal timing to initiate [...]
2020-21 OWB Funded Research
Characterizing Willamette Valley Soil Moisture and Grapevine Response under Drying Seasonal Conditions
Dr. Patty Skinkis summarizes progress in her research into the effects of soil moisture [...]
2020-21 OWB Funded Research
Rootstock effects on mature Pinot noir growth
Dr. Patty Skinkis summarizes her research on rootstock effects on mature Pinot noir growth and productivity under cool climate, dry-farmed [...]
2020-21 OWB Funded Research
Utilizing malolactic fermentation as a tool to prevent Brettanomyces bruxellensis wine spoilage
Dr. James Osborne summarizes his latest research into interactions between B. bruxellensis and O. oeni to reduce the risk of wine [...]
2020-21 OWB Funded Research
Grapevine trunk diseases in Oregon vineyards
Dr. Achala KC summarizes her research on epidemiology and management of grapevine trunk diseases in Oregon [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Viticulture & Enology Research Updates | Actualizaciones de investigación en viticultura y enología
Updates on OWB-funded research from scientists and Research Committee Chair, Jason [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Extreme Heat Events and Their Impacts on Grape Development | Eventos de calor extremo y su impacto en el desarrollo de la uva
Learn about the impacts of heat waves on grapevines and fruit development and potential [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Irrigation Research and Management Strategies | Investigación sobre riego y estrategias de gestión
Hear from research scientists about irrigation managment strategies for quality winegrape [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Digging Deeper into Cover Crops: What’s Happening in Oregon? | Profundizar en los cultivos de cobertura: ¿Qué está sucediendo en Oregon?
Digging Deeper into Cover Crops: What’s Happening in Oregon? | Profundizar en los [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Soils and Cover Crops: Back to Basics | Suelos y cultivos de cobertura: De vuelta a lo básico
A lively refresher course in Soils 101 to get you thinking about the soil environment and starting out with cover [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Review of Grape Phenolics and Effects of Maceration Techniques
Winemakers and research scientists share expertise on grape and wine phenolics and the impact of [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
A Toast to Barrels
An interactive session to discuss key aspects of barrel production and explore cutting edge research on the interaction between barrels, oxygen and [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Winemaker Trials and Approaches to Mitigating Smoke Impact
How to manage expectations, grower relations and best practices for assessing wine production during smoke events and into the cellar [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
What We Know about Grape Smoke Exposure Impacts
Dr. Anita Oberholster identifies key findings and knowledge gaps challenging industry operators about the real impacts of smoke on [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Sap Flow Pruning to Prevent Trunk Disease | Poda de flujo de savia para prevenir enfermedades del tronco
Hear from scientists about the latest epidemiological learning to provide preventive [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Winegrowing for Winemakers Parts 1 & 2 | Viticultura para enólogos
Winemakers and viticulturists discuss how to work together to fine-tune vineyard practices to achieve stylistic goals and production [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Leaf Removal – What, When and Why | Eliminación de hojas – ¿Qué?, ¿Cuándo? y ¿Por qué?
Hear about new and evolving options available to viticulturists when addressing leaf [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Plant Biology – The Summer Basics | Biología vegetal – Conceptos básicos para el verano
A primer on vine growth and development from bud break to flowering including the influence of vineyard site and management on plant [...]
2021 Oregon Wine Symposium
Plant Biology – The Winter Basics | Biología vegetal – Conceptos básicos para el invierno
An overview of winter in the vineyard starting from leaf fall, important considerations during the dormant phase of the vine, through pruning to bud [...]
2020-2021 OWB Funded Research Projects
Project summaries for scientific research funded by OWB in [...]
2019-20 OWB Funded Research
Identification and Assessment of Smoke Odorants in Grapes and Wine
Dr. Michael Qian summarizes his latest research to investigate the complex conversion mechanisms of smoke compounds and develop a quantitative measurement to ensure grape and wine [...]
2019-20 OWB Funded Research
Characterizing Willamette Valley Soil Moisture and Grapevine Response under Drying Seasonal Conditions
Dr. Patty Skinkis summarizes her latest research to characterize soil moisture conditions [...]
2019-20 OWB Funded Research
Persistence of Fungicide Resistance in Grape Powdery Mildew
Dr. Walt Mahaffee summarizes his latest research into the mitigation of fungicide [...]
2019-20 OWB Funded Research
Determining the role of the protein ARF4 in the timing of grape ripening
Dr. Laurent Deluc summarizes his latest research into the relationship between ARF-4 and ripening [...]
2019-20 OWB Funded Research
Grapevine Trunk Diseases in Oregon Vineyards
Dr. Achala KC summarizes her latest research to identify fungal pathogens associated with GTD in Oregon as well as climatic and cultural [...]
2020 Oregon Wine Symposium
Fermentable Nitrogen – Better to Manage in the Vineyard or Winery?
Hear results of a multi-year, multi-vintage study where nitrogen applications were made in the vineyard and winery to adjust fermentable nitrogen levels of the fruit and [...]
