International Symposium on Grapevine Canopy Management Scheduled for July 16th in Davis

An international symposium on grapevine canopy management will be held on Thursday, July 16th, at Freeborn Hall on the UC Davis Campus. The symposium, Recent Advances in Canopy Management, will honor Dr. Mark Kliewer, Professor Emeritus, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis, and a world renowned authority on grapevine canopy management. Kliewer retired from UC Davis in 1994, following a 30-year career of teaching and research.

The symposium will feature the leading international scientists currently working in canopy management research, including Prof. Alain Carbonneau of France, Prof. Hans Schultz of Germany, Prof. Stefano Poni of Italy and Peter Clingeleffer of Australia, as well as noted international viticulture consultant Dr. Richard Smart. Three of Kliewer's former UCD graduate students, Prof. Alan Lakso of Cornell University, Dr. Pat Bowen of the Pacific Arig-Food Research Centre in Canada and Dr. Nick Dokoozlian, E&J Gallo Winery, will also be featured speakers.

A similar event was organized by Kliewer in Davis in 1986, which marked the beginning of the canopy management revolution in California. Carbonneau and Smart were participants in that program as well.

"Mark Kliewer is a pioneer in the field of grapevine canopy management research, and we felt that it was time to honor his contributions by inviting the world's leading researchers to Davis to discuss the many advancements in the field since 1986" said Dr. Jim Wolpert, UC Davis Extension Viticulturist and Chair of the symposium organizing committee. "The researchers participating in this event make up a scientific 'dream team' of those working in canopy management research. This is a unique opportunity for California grape growers to hear the latest advancements first-hand from the world's leading authorities."

The cost of registration for the event is $250 per person by June 15th and $300 per person from June 16 through June 30. The registration deadline is June 30th. The registration fee includes morning and afternoon refreshments, lunch and a copy of the symposium proceedings. To register for the event or for more information, go to: http://conferences.ucdavis.edu/canopymgt2009