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Grower and Winery Services
- Grapevine nursery stock quality evaluation with recommendations on suitability for planting.
- Examination of vines in the nursery row in the year prior to delivery and at time of shipment.
- Expert analysis of poor performance of recently planted nursery stock.
- Expert analysis of established vineyard decline and performance issues.
- Critical evaluation of factors contributing to substandard vine growth and recommended course of action. Development of recommendations for effective treatment. Representation of clients' interests in cases of dispute.
- Expert legal testimony.
- Location and selection of pathogen-free materials for development of in-house clonal trial programs and evaluation of standard, foreign, and California heritage varieties and clones.
- Application of ELISA, PCR, and in vitro analytical techniques to determine plant stock quality.
- Importation of grapevine stock, compliance with international quarantine standards, and development of clean stock programs.
- Tactical Management support provided for new vineyard development and replant situations including rootstock and scion clone selection.
- Tissue culture propagation and disease elimination.
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