SOUTH AFRICA WINE RESEARCH LIBRARY

Project Number: FShip GenUS 21-01
Project leaders: Vivier, M & Burger, J
This project aims to provide proof of the principle of gene manipulation, specifically genome editing, as an approach to developing grapevine plant material (both scion and rootstock) that can withstand drought better.

Project title: Authenticity of South African wines
Project number: P04000322
Project leader: Dr Francois van Jaarsveld

Project number: SAGWRI AZ 23-01 Project title: Grape4Green: A systematic review to evaluate circularity in the grape and wine industry and identify prospects and strategies Project leader: Dr A. Zietsman Institution: South African Grape and Wine Research Institute,...

Project number: FShip Water 4
Project leader: Vivier, M
The aims of this research will be to generate scenarios of water limitation on grapevines. This study will yield both academic outputs and practical information suitable to be translated to industry.

Project number: SU-EE PA 23-01
Project leader: Addison, P
This project aims to develop new knowledge regarding South African pests and to have an accurate, repeatable and rapid identification method for such pests to ensure market access and good management.

Project title: The practical impact of sexual reproduction of grapevine powdery mildew on reduced fungicide sensitivity
Project number: NP10-2022
Project leader: Havenga, M
This project will develop new knowledge regarding the primary inoculum, dominant reproductive strategy and basic biology of the powdery mildew fungus.

Project number: SU-PP LM 23-01
Project leader: Mostert, L
This study would aim to develop a system whereby photos taken with a smartphone could be used for the recognition of GLRaV-3 infected red and white wine cultivars.

Project number: GenUS JL 23-02
Project leaders: Burger, J and Lashbrooke, J
Incorporating Microvine will allow the ongoing breeding program to dramatically reduce timelines while building on the knowledge generated in previously funded Winetech projects.

Project Number: UWC BB 23-01 Project title: Winery energy savings - reducing winery fuel and electricity costs Project leader: Prof BJ Bladergroen Institution: University of the Western Cape Start date: 2023 Co-funder: Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)...

Project Number: SAGWRI WDT 23-01 Project title: Reducing oxygen and sulphur dioxide in wine programme Project leader: Prof Wessel du Toit Institution: South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGWRI), Department of Viticulture and Oenology, Stellenbosch...