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SERA 14

Southern Extension Research Activity

Development and Evaluation of Bunch and Muscadine Grapes for Fresh Market, Juice, Wine, and Other Products


Objectives

  1. To breed, develop, and evaluate Vitis genotypes and selections over a wide range of environments encountered throughout the Southern Region and to develop cultural practices directed towards the commercialization of viticulture in the Southeastern United States.

  2. To develop and evaluate Vitis species for fresh market produce along with processed products such as juice, jelly, wine, etc.

  3. To exchange information with scientists working on Vitis species and make the information available to growers throughout the Southeastern United States.

  4. To disseminate information developed through research activities to growers, producers and other stakeholders in the region.


Duration:
October 2003 to September 30, 2008


Administrative Advisors:
Extension : Morris, Justin (AR)
Research : Archer, Doug (FL)


CSREES Reps:
Bewick, Thomas


Co-Chairs, 2007:
Sara Spayd (NC)
Connie Fisk (NC)


Secretary, 2007:
Tony Johnston (TN)


Website Coordinator:
Ed Hellman (TX)