Comparing the Microbiomes of Grapes in Biodynamic vs. Sustainable Vineyards
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Jeremy Weisz
Location
Jereld R. Nicholson Library: Grand Avenue
Subject Area
Biology
Description
Over the course of one summer season we collected Pinot Noir grapes of Pommard, 115, and 777 varieties from six different vineyards across the Willamette Valley. Three of the vineyards were biodynamic and three vineyards were sustainable. We extracted and sequenced the DNA of the grapes from these two types of vineyards to see if the differing viticulture techniques had an effect on the microbiome of the grapes and eventually an effect on the characteristics of the wine.
Recommended Citation
Gischer, Shea and Weisz, Jeremy B., "Comparing the Microbiomes of Grapes in Biodynamic vs. Sustainable Vineyards" (2017). Linfield University Student Symposium: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Achievement. Event. Submission 102.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/symposium/2017/all/102
Comparing the Microbiomes of Grapes in Biodynamic vs. Sustainable Vineyards
Jereld R. Nicholson Library: Grand Avenue
Over the course of one summer season we collected Pinot Noir grapes of Pommard, 115, and 777 varieties from six different vineyards across the Willamette Valley. Three of the vineyards were biodynamic and three vineyards were sustainable. We extracted and sequenced the DNA of the grapes from these two types of vineyards to see if the differing viticulture techniques had an effect on the microbiome of the grapes and eventually an effect on the characteristics of the wine.
