"Update" Newsletter Articles Your avenue to the issues in applied agricultural research!

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Update is the flagship publication of the California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI). The quarterly newsletter highlights new research, work in progress, and results of projects recently completed. Use the search engine below to learn of specific research, or simply browse through articles in recent issues in the areas of viticulture and enology.

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2001 Issues

Summer

Pruning methods effective in Eutypa control (PDF)

Spring

Pruning methods tried on Chardonnay vines (PDF)

Winter (00-01)

Irrigation treatments reduce pest numbers Annual issues conference set for March

2000 Issues

Fall

Industrial strength software eases MIVAC management Visiting scientists bolster VERC research efforts

Summer

"New" vineyard irrigation technique shows promise Library serves as industry resource IPM researcher Mayse succumbs to cancer  Grape Day 2000 set for August 8

Spring

New VERC director embraces California opportunity  Coastal conference to address enology, viticulture issues

Winter (99-00)

Grape Puffs a sales hit at Fresno retail outlet  Automation of retort outlined in new VERC publication

1999 Issues

Fall

DNA studies begin in lab: Search is on at molecular level... Research plantings yield winning wines

Summer

Research shows promise for new resin applications Mite study results lead scientists to next question

Spring

On board... Ricchuiti Chair researcher welcomes opportunity to serve Report reveals San Joaquin Valley yields for red cultivars Vine, wine issues on tap for coastal conference

Winter (98-99)

Capturing grape DNA Grape conveyence tests show little effect on wine IPM studies track relationships of arthopods, pests

1998 Issues

Fall

Striegler departs; interim director fills VERC post Enology researcher achieves partial success in controlling spoilage yeast Temperature measurement systems tested

Summer

MIVAC upgrade Researcher tracks habits of minute vineyard wasps Grape growers invited to field day at VERC

Spring

Trellis systems make a difference Seeking the character of 'Brett' Savoring the moment...

Winter (97-98)

New grape conveyor tried Short courses to focus on viticulture and irrigation

1997 Issues

Fall

First Crush Study results conflict with brix claims

Summer

Striegler appointed to head VERC Research specialist brings "in-house" experience into new leadership role Long-term study to compare viticultural methods

Spring

Resin research to continue at VERC Processed juice shows protein stability after initial treatments with adsorbent resins Australian grape variety may prove viable as new "San Joaquin Valley red"

Winter (96-97)

Cover crop trials bring ample yields Research team explores new way to 'taste' wine Surface area of grapes studied Study features measurements of moisture in grape products

1996 Issues

Fall

Vacuum drying tried New technology could be used to produce Golden Seedless raisins without use of sulfur dioxide New method for controlling yeast growth shows promise

Summer

Cryolite guide to aid growers, vinters Enologist eye new data on ethyl carbamate

Spring

Industrial compost Researchers test the new methods for converting winery solid waste materials into high-quality compost Yeast study tracks effects of fluoride in wine making Report focuses on hydrogen sulfide in wine

Winter (95-96)

Juice for concentrate Initial study results indicate Concord-type cultivar may be suitable for production, processing in California Viticulture study offers variety of useful data Experts to discuss microbes in wine MIVAC study yields new data on grapes Spider guide now available New VERC director sought

1995 Issues

Fall

New publication offers close-up look at spiders Enzyme study on wine color yields first fruit

Summer

Researchers testing new production techniques Deficit irrigation treatments will be applied under different trellis and pruning systems MIVAC system developer explains process Expanding technology originated with vision of puffed grape

Spring

Sulfur residues Chemist outlines new method of measuring sulfur residues on grapes by Barry Gump, Chemistry Professor and Interim Director, Viticulture and Enology Research Center Spider research makes national news notes Publication note

Winter (94-95)

IPM student track habits of parasitic wasps, spiders by Mark A. Mayse, professor Department of Plant Science and Mechanized Agriculture Endowment pledges reach $1 million

1994 Issues

Fall

New varieties tested for concentrate Researchers will evaluate "Concord-type" hybrid for production in San Joaquin Valley Salicylic acid makes the news

Summer

Spider research Vineyard studies show myriad creatures willing to help growers to help growers control pests Cryolite results unexpected by Gwynn Sawyer Ostrom, Research Associate, Viticulture and Enology Research Center Professor honored Vince Petrucci, master builder of enology and viticulture research programs, steps down

Spring

Video cameras aid in MIVAC fine-tuning Enology researcher will oversee VERC operations Researchers try new method of sulfur analysis { page top }

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