Grapevine Breeding Programs for the Wine Industry: Traditional and Molecular Techniques (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition) - Hardcover

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Prof. Reynolds has had a long and distinguished career in Oenology. His career has included a position as Research Scientist for Agriculture Canada in British Columbia and, since 1997, a faculty position at Brock University. He is well known for his research into canopy management, the impacts of site and soil on flavour, irrigation and water relations, geomatics and the use of GPS/GIS and remote sensing for studying terroir. He is the author of over a hundred published articles and has been the editor of two award-winning titles on wine science.

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Grapevine breeding programs are aimed at improving agronomic traits such as wine quality, disease and pest resistance, hardiness and soil adaptation. Traditional methods remain relevant, but new molecular analytical techniques and advances in grapevine genetics have greatly improved the effectiveness of breeding programs for the wine industry. In addition, the development of new issues such as emerging pests and diseases, the cost/quality relationship and climate change as well as increased consumer awareness have meant that grapevine breeders need to develop new and existing breeding programs in order to meet these demands.

Grapevine Breeding Programs for the Wine Industry summarises recent trends in grapevine breeding, both in terms of research and practical programs. Part One covers the challenges faced by breeders and existing and emerging techniques used to combat them. Part Two explains the various grape breeding programs throughout Europe while Part Three covers grape breeding programs in the new world.

With authoritative contributions from experts across the world’s winemaking regions, Grapevine Breeding Programs for the Wine Industry will be an essential reference for all those involved in viticulture and oeneology wanting to explore new methods, understand different approaches and refine existing practices.

Andrew Reynolds is a Professor of Biological Sciences/Viticulture at the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) at Brock University, Canada. He is well known for his research into canopy management, the impacts of site and soil on flavor, irrigation and water relations, geomatics and the use of GPS/GIS and remote sensing for studying terroir.