News tagged with wine grapes
Heat waves could be commonplace in the US by 2039, Stanford study finds
Exceptionally long heat waves and other hot events could become commonplace in the United States in the next 30 years, according to a new study by Stanford University climate scientists.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jul 08, 2010 |
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Global warming could alter the US premium wine industry in 30 years, says study
Higher temperatures could significantly impact California and other premium winegrowing regions of the United States in the next 30 years, according to a new study led by Stanford University climate scientists.
Jun 30, 2011 |
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Earliest known winery found in Armenian cave
(PhysOrg.com) -- The earliest known winery has been uncovered in a cave in the mountains of Armenia.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jan 11, 2011 |
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Protecting wine grapes from heat and drought
Deficit irrigation is an agricultural technique used to achieve a variety of results depending on the crop. For white wine grapes, it balances the crop load by limiting the canopy size so there aren't too ...
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Feb 17, 2009 |
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Israel discovers large Byzantine-era wine press
(AP) -- Israeli archaeologists said Monday that they've discovered an unusually shaped 1,400-year-old wine press that was exceptionally large and advanced for its time.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Feb 15, 2010 |
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The use of wooden casks or steel tanks for Chardonnay influences its fermentative aroma
After analysing different points of the process of the transformation of grape juice to wine, Ms Ana González Marco concluded that the type of container (wooden cask or steel tank) employed notably influences the fermentative ...
Apr 30, 2009 |
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Grape growing, fish protection clash in California
(AP) -- Grape growers in Northern California's cool, fertile Sonoma County wine region are stomping mad at a new plan to limit the amount of water vineyards can pump from local rivers and streams to protect crops from frost ...
Jan 29, 2010 |
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'Lab on a chip' to measure water stress in plants
(PhysOrg.com) -- Fifteen years ago, when Alan Lakso first sought to enlist Cornell's nanofabrication laboratory to develop a tiny sensor that would measure water stress in grapevines, the horticultural sciences ...
Jul 07, 2009 |
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Wine vine: Microscopic photography reveals bacteria destroying grape plant cell wall
Like a band of detectives surveying the movement of a criminal, researchers using photographic technology have caught at least one culprit in the act.
Mar 15, 2010 |
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Taming wild grapes for better wine
When you think about "wine country," Illinois may not be the first state that comes to mind. But it's actually big business on the prairie. There are 90 wineries licensed in Illinois and 1,500 acres of wine ...
Oct 13, 2010 |
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Research: Imported grape varieties may excel on the South plains
(PhysOrg.com) -- Wine grapes that flourish in certain parts of Europe just might excel in West Texas.
Nov 05, 2010 |
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New databases harvest a rich bounty of information on crop plant metabolism
The Plant Metabolic Network, which is based at Carnegie's Department of Plant Biology, has launched four new online databases that offer an unprecedented view of the biochemical pathways controlling the metabolism of corn, ...
Mar 29, 2012 |
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Satellites can help to grow the perfect grape
A little water is needed to make wine, but how do you know when enough is enough? ESA’s GrapeLook service can give you the answer. GrapeLook uses satellites to help decide how much to water vi ...
Dec 21, 2011 |
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First aid for winemakers
Whether or not a wine turns out to be as outstanding as the winemaker hopes depends on the quality of the yeasts; they control the fermentation process and create the distinctive flavor. A new sensor allows ...
Mar 08, 2012 |
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For California vintners, it's not easy being green
"Green" labels do not pack the same wallop for California wines that they do for low-energy appliances, organically grown produce and other environmentally friendly products, but it's not because there's anything wrong with ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 04, 2010 |
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