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Research Projects
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The National Trunk Disease Program was initiated by the Cooperative Research Centre for Viticulture (CRCV) (external link) in 1999 to investigate the management of trunk diseases of grapevines, including Eutypa, Esca and Petri disease. It was jointly funded by the CRCV and the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation (GWRDC) (external link).
The Eutypa dieback component of the National Trunk Disease Program is made up of four consecutive projects. |
South Australian Eutypa dieback project staff in 2007 (from left to right): Dr Maurice Carter (retired), Dr Richard Lardner and Dr Eileen Scott (University of Adelaide), Dr Mark Sosnowski, Dr Trevor Wicks and Mr Adrian Loschiavo (SARDI). |
1. Managing grapevine trunk diseases that threaten sustainability of Australian viticulture
Nov 1999 - Sep 2003, involving SARDI, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Adelaide, University of Melbourne and Monash University.
- Chief investigators: Dr Mette Creaser (SARDI) & Dr Mark Sosnowski (SARDI)
- PhD candidates: Mr Richard Lardner (UA) & Ms Sharmini John (UA)
- Project supervisors: Dr Eileen Scott (UA) & Dr Trevor Wicks (SARDI)
2. Diagnosis and management of Eutypa dieback
Jul 2003 - Jun 2006, involving SARDI, University of Adelaide, Monash University, United States Department of Agriculture, Australian Wine Research Institute and Taylors Wines.
- Chief investigators: Dr Mark Sosnowski (SARDI) & Dr Richard Lardner (UA)
- Project supervisors: Dr Eileen Scott (UA) & Dr Trevor Wicks (SARDI)
3. Sustaining grapevines infected with Eutypa dieback
Oct 2006 - Sept 2009, involving SARDI and the University of Adelaide.
- Chief investigator: Mr Adrian Loschiavo (SARDI)
- Project supervisors: Dr Mark Sosnowski (SARDI) & Dr Eileen Scott (UA)
4. Optimising management of Eutypa dieback
July 2010 - June 2013, involving SARDI, University of Adelaide, Adelaide Hills Wine Region, McLaren Vale Grape, Wine and Tourism, Grape Barossa and Limestone Coast Wine Industry Council, Bayer Crop Science and BASF/Nufarm
- Chief investigator: Mr Matthew Ayres (SARDI)
- Project supervisors: Dr Mark Sosnowski (SARDI), Dr Trevor Wicks (SARDI) & Dr Eileen Scott (UA)
