2017 Grapevine Virus Meeting

Thank you so much for your interest in participating in the review of Grapevine Leafroll and Red Blotch Virus research. We will be focusing on the research funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board which added these two virus problems to its funding scope during the last 2 years.

Virus diseases pose a serious threat to grape and wine production in California and elsewhere. New challenges, such as the emergence of grapevine red blotch-associated virus, highlight the need to develop sustainable long-term solutions to these types of problems. Recent advances in science and technology have potentially opened up new approaches and provided new tools for dealing with such threats. Join us for this scientific meeting to discuss virus diseases of grapevines and develop a plan for finding long term solutions.

Resources:

Draft Agenda: 2017 Grapevine Virus Meeting Agenda

Marc Fuchs Powerpoint Presentation: Fuchs Redleaf Presentation

This event is organized by the Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.  Hosted by Dr. Deborah Golino, Foundation Plant Services - UC Davis.

Registration open to a select audience. Please do not forward this link.

Dates: May 9-10 2017

Location: Foundation Plant Services - UC Davis. (directions)

Time: 9:00-4:00

Hotel Bookings:

A block of discounted hotel rooms has been reserved for this meeting. Please contact the Best Western University Lodge to book your room. The rooms will be reserved until 3/18/17, so please reserve as soon as possible. The group reservation is under CDFA Virus Review. When you call, please use this name as a reference.

Hotel Details:

Best Western University Lodge

123 B Street

Davis, CA 95616

530/756-0245