Viticulture (Grapes)
My viticulture program focuses on informal education, field research and problem diagnosis. Meetings, county publications and newsletters are included. With cooperation of the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission (LWWC), we conduct regular grower meetings as well as the annual Lodi Grape Day that helps inform growers and the community about the latest progress in research. Another successful educational effort has been the LWWC breakfast meetings, where monthly group meetings are literally held in farmers' homes to discuss methods, utilizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM), irrigation, and grape production. Field research includes experiments in resistant rootstocks for soil pests, variety and clone evaluation trials, trellis system comparisons, pest management with environmentally safe chemicals, and vineyard irrigation management for increased quality.
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Passive Frost Protection for Trees and Vines
UC IPM - Grape Management
Includes yearly management in vineyard as well as common pests and
diseases
Contact Info
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NEW: Grape Pest Management—Third Edition
Grape pests and diseases cause significant economic losses to California’s wine, raisin and table grape vineyards annually. Grape growers rely on University of California researchers and others for information that allows them to make sound...
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VOC's Contribute to Ozone Formation
It’s that time of year again when hot weather fuels the creation of ozone, or smog. Some pesticides emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that contribute to ozone formation. Using pesticides that release VOCs may be restricted in certain...
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Preparing Your Vineyard For Frost
Low temperatures experienced during the winter do not usually damage dormant grapevines in the San Joaquin Valley. However, succulent green shoots are much more sensitive to low temperatures, so spring frost damage is serious concern. Damage from spring...