Wine-making is steeped in age-old traditions, but to address the threat of pests and concerns over heavy pesticide use, vintners are turning to science. With the goal of designing better grape breeds, ...

Researchers have identified a wild yeast that is more effective at preventing common grape molds than a pesticide, suggesting that it could be an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. The ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Charlotte Oliver, Colorado State University (THE CONVERSATION) Grape phylloxera, or ...

Researchers have identified a wild yeast that is more effective than a pesticide at preventing common grape molds. The yeast strain is one of many found on wild grapes, as well as a smaller number ...