Research
Philosophy
As a collaborative cluster, our philosophy is simple: in collaboration, we can achieve results for our stakeholders that would not be possible working as standalone agencies.
The cluster will be recognised as the research cluster that others benchmark against. That is our vision.
Our group values revolve around scientific excellence, collaboration and a focus on results.
The collaborative mission is to contribute in an important and identifiable way, to the success, reputation and sustainability of Australian wine industry participants, wherever in the value chain they are situated. We will deliver on our mission by
- Careful selection of research projects, guided by identified industry research priorities.
- The relentless pursuit of excellent science.
- Focussed, but innovative ways of disseminating the developed knowledge to industry participants.
The collaborative ideals do not stop with the cluster partners. Each of them bring a substantial network of local, national and international links to the table, further enhancing the cluster's ability to deliver on its mission and furthering their influence in the broader scientific community.
For industry and investors this means
- research effectiveness not before possible through the multi-disciplinary approach.
- delivery of end-user outcomes in shorter times.
- a single, efficient interface with the research community.
Research, Development & Extension Scope of the Wine Innovation Cluster
Climate soil &
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Viticulture |
Wine science |
Production & distribution |
Consumer |
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Climate change
Sustainability
Irrigation and water resources
Efficient water use
Salinity
Root zones
Soils
Rootstocks
Canopy management
Agrochemicals
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Sustainable production
Viticultural management
Reproductive biology
Grapevine genetics
Water relations
Agrochemicals
Vine physiology and nutrition
Berry development and metabolism
Flower and fruit set
Fruit quality, flavour and aroma
Pests and diseases
Pathology
Abiotic stress
Waste management
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Wine microbiology
Wine chemistry
Grape and wine analysis
Metabolomics and systems biology
Yeast and fermentation
Wine quality
Authenticity
Trouble shooting and problem solving
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Winemaking technology
Process engineering and development
Processing aids
Micro-, small- and pilot-scale winemaking
Efficient manufacturing (lean, environmental and carbon)
Effective packaging
Project management
Distillation technology
Sustainable production
Waste management
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Wine quality
Sensory science
Consumer preferences
Consumer science
Wine and health
Wine marketing
Regulatory
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Rapid Analytical Techniques
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Risk management and modelling
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Information and knowledge development, collection, management and dissemination
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Global markets and economic modelling
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Carbon footprint strategies
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Natural Resource Management
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Download Research, Development & Extension Scope.
Key personnel
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