events for November 2008
31st Conference of the South African Society for Enology and Viticulture
11 -14 November 2008, Somerset-West, South Africa
The programme will include keynote presentations by invited speakers, oral presentations and posters on the following topics:
1. Oenological aspects
2. Optimal ripeness
3. Grapevine physiology
4. Grape and Wine Flavour
5. Wine microbiology
6. Soil Science
7. Terroir
8. Grapevine diseases and pests
9. Analytical methods
10. Sustainable Viti-viniculture: (Sustainable management systems, Biodiversity and Conservation, Winery wastewater and Solid waste management, Carbon emission management, Organic production)
Contact:
Melinda van der Ryst
SASEV Office
Tel. +27 021 889 6311
Fax +27 021 889 6335
melinda@sasev.org
www.sasev.org
Eighth International Symposium on Grapevine and Plant Biotechnology
November 23rd–28th, 2008, National Wine Centre of Australia, Corner of Botanic and Hackney Roads, Adelaide, Australia
Theme 21st Century Grape Research: Challenges and Opportunities
This symposium will showcase the latest research across the spectrum of disciplines from applied physiology through to cutting edge molecular biology with a focus on where new techniques in biotechnology are being used to advance our understanding of vine physiology.
For further information contact:
email: admin@asvo.com.au
phone: +61 8 8410 9855
fax: +61 8 8410 9688