Final Research Reports: Click on the links below to read the final reports on research funded by the Virginia Wine Board.

FY 2012

Determination of the Abundance, Distribution and Risk Factors Associated with the Infestation of Virginia Vineyards by Grape Root Borer
Submitted by Chris Bergh and Jhalendra Rijal

Deployment of Sentinel Vines, Further Studies on Powdery Mildew Fungicide Resistance, and Botrytis Survey
Submitted by Lynn Rallos and Anton Baudoin

Improved Weed Management in Grape Production
Submitted by Jeffrey Derr

Determine the Life Cycle of Ripe Rot of Grape Caused by Colletotrichum Species
Submitted by Mizuho Nita, PhD and Chang-Hyun Kang, PhD

Assessment of Grapevine Nitrogen Status and Optimized Nitrogen Fertilization Practices
Submitted by Tony Wolf

Characteristics of Grapevine Yellows - Susceptible Vineyards and Potential Management Strategies
Submitted by Tony Wolf

Optimized Grape Potential through Root System and Soil Moisture Manipulations
Submitted by Tony Wolf

Documentation of Grapevine Leafroll - Associated Viruses & Other Major Grape Viruses in Wine Grape Varieties and Native Grape Species in Virginia, and Explanation of the Movement of the Grape Leafroll Disease to Develop Management Strategies
Submitted by Mizuho Nita

 

Previous Reports:

Mid-Atlantic Survey of Grape Powdery Mildew Sensitivity to Commonly Used Fungicides 2005-2006
Submitted by Anton Baudoin & Tony Wolf

Mid-Atlantic Survey of Grape Powdery Mildew Sensitivity to Commonly Used Fungicides 2006-2007
Submitted by Anton Baudoin, Jeneylyne F. Colcol and Tony Wolf

Mid-Atlantic Survey of Grape Powdery Mildew Sensitivity to Commonly Used Fungicides 2007-2008
Submitted Anton Baudoin, Jeneylyne Colcol and Tony Wolf

Characteristics and Monitoring of Fungicide-Resistant Grape Powdery Mildew 2008-2009
Submitted by Anton Baudoin and David. Schmale III

Characteristics and Monitoring of Fungicide-Resistant Grape Powdery Mildew 2009-2010
Submitted by Anton Baudoin, David Schmale III, Gill Giese, and Mizuho Nita

Sentinel Vines to Evaluate Powdery Mildew Sensitivity to Fungicide on Wine Grapes 2010-2011
Submitted by Anton Baudoin, Mizuho Nita, David Schmale III, Boris Vinatzer, Gill Giese, and Lynn Rallos