Innovitis

We had a fantastic time at the National Conference in Portland this year! We delivered two talks, four flash talks, and presented seven posters. Our presentations covered the use of hyperspectral images for grapevine virus detection, grape composition assessment, and water status monitoring. We also showcased our work on utilizing satellite imagery for identifying table grape varieties and climate change mitigation techniques. 🍇 📷 💧 ☀️

Measurements season is going well this year with our new crew. We welcome 2 new post doc Diego and Abiodun, Luca and Alessandro PhD and master students from Italy 🇮🇹 and Luis, Peyton and Dez from Fresno State 🐾 Missing our trusted Carlos, Erica and Ben in this picture.

ASEV conference went well this year with 3 talks, 2 flash talks and 4 posters of the lab. We were glad to share our research about virus identification, water status measurements, grape composition assessment, table grape improvement and the use of imputation models for phenology datasets.

Another student leaving the lab after her brillant work on her master thesis and so much more. We are grateful for all the amazing work you have done with us Kaylah. Wish you all the best in your career that has already well started! 👩🏻‍🎓🎉👏

Can we use hyperspectral imaging to assess virus infections in grapevines?
Yes, we can! Before and after symptom expression, we can also distinguish between leafroll and red blotch symptoms.
Read this exciting new publication from the lab!
Congratulations to everyone involved, especially Erica Sawyer and Eve LP!

Phenotyping grapevine red blotch virus and grapevine leafroll-associated viruses before and after symptom expression through machine-learning analysis of hyperspectral images IntroductionGrapevine leafroll-associated viruses (GLRaVs) and grapevine red blotch virus (GRBV) cause substantial economic losses and concern to North America’s grape and wine industries. Fast and accurate identification of these two groups of viruses is key to informing disease management strate...

Khushwinder Singh, a valued member of our lab team has officially completed his graduate thesis. We are inspired by your dedication and are eager to see all you will achieve

Graduate student Carlos Acosta is both pursuing a master’s degree and fulfilling his duties as a table grape vineyard manager. This week we began collecting data for his graduate research project, his overhead goal is to elevate his academic standing while also identifying problems and investigating solutions that can be applied in his own operations.

4 poster presentations, 3 flash talks, 2 oral presentations, 1 scholarship recipient in 22’ & 1 in both 20’/21’! This lab team is feeling both honored and inspired.

Proud is an understatement, the Fresno State Department of Viticulture and Enology truly displayed academic and research development in innovative topics. As a department we presented our work in 3 oral presentations, 8 flash talks and 10 poster presentations.

Thank you ASEV for allowing us the opportunity to share the growth and promise of our university. 🐾

Excited to announce that Fresno State is joining the International Viticulture & Enology Society as the very first US Academic Member! IVES is the network of world-leading universities in viticulture and enology and the publisher of Oeno-One, IVES Technical Reviews, and IVES Conference Series three outstanding scientific journals all in open access!

Join us to hear from Michelle Moyer, PhD on Wednesday May 4th at noon (bit.ly link in the flyer)! Dr. Moyer is one of the most renowned experts in grapevine pathology. She will provide a talk with the title "Grape Powdery Mildew: Understanding the Plant, Pathogen and People for Better Management". Don't miss out!