Research to understand fruit development in relation to geography and vineyard climate.
(a project of the ARC Training Centre for Innovative Wine Production)
Team leader: Dr Suzy Rogiers (NSW DPI)
Team members: Dr Zeyu Xiao (NWGIC), Prof Leigh Schmidtke (NWGIC), Prof Steve Tyerman (UA), Dr Vinay Pagay (UA)
Fruits, roots and leaves are interconnected by a dynamic vascular system allowing mass transport of essential materials and a means for whole plant communication and integration. Long distance transport via the grapevine’s xylem/phloem network ultimately defines fruit size and composition, impacting yield and wine style. This project will define the mechanisms driving water, carbohydrate, ion and signal flow to the berry.