GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = 0 at Mountain Grove http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf

Yesterday, Susanne, Chen and Surya planted grapevines from the breeding program at Mountain Grove.

Dr. Hwang and his crew have been busy emasculating grape flowers and making crosses between Cabernet Sauvignon and Norton Grapes.

Dr. Hwang brought his wife and two daughters to the experiment station today – not for a visit – but to put them t work! The Hwang family went out into the vineyards to collect grape leaves for DNA extraction …