I STRATEGY: RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND TRANSFER
The core focus of this strategy is the establishment of problem solving, market directed and socially and environmentally responsible technology invention, commercial development and transfer systems.
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II PROGRAMMES
WINETECH DEFINES A RESEARCH PROGRAMME as a number of projects with common goals which either encompass strategic benefits for the industry and/or address industry needs/problems.
(i) Vine Virus Programme that focuses on limitation and extermination, etiology, virus resistance and support studies.
Programme coordinator: Prof J Burger
(ii) Optimal grape composition to reach specific wine objectives.
Programme coordinator: Prof E Archer
(iii) Terroir identification and utilisation.
Programme coordinator: Dr V Carey
(iv) Grapevine and Wine Biotechnology: Improvement of viticulture, wine yeasts and bacteria for a quality focused, market directed wine industry.
Programme coordinator: Prof F Bauer
(v) Research projects not included in the programmes.
Programme coordinator: Ms A Andrag
(vi) Technology transfer.
Programme coordinator: Mr G Martin
(vii) Training
Programme coordinator: Mr G Martin
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