Red Blotch is a growing concern to the wine industry in Oregon and across the U.S. OWRI has been involved with research on the virus and vector for almost two years, but recently formed a team specifically to address red blotch research and extension education. To address local concerns, OWRI offered a live, interactive webinar that featured presentations from the following OWRI researchers:
Dr. Bob Martin, plant pathologist, USDA-ARS, provided an overview of the virus.
Daniel Dalton, Senior FRA Entomology, OSU, talked about current research to identify insect vectors of the virus.
Dr. Alex Levin, viticulturist, OSU- Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center, gave an update on grapevine impacts of the virus and potential management practices.
Rick Hilton and Dr. Achala KC, OSU-Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center, talked about their research and the impact of the virus in their region.
Dr. Dipak Poudyal, plant pathologist, ODA, spoke about Red Blotch surveys, analysis service and updates to the grape quarantine, and vine certification regulations.
