Education
BSc (Agr), University of Guelph (Crop Science), Guelph, Ont.
MSc, University of Guelph (Crop Science), Guelph, Ont.
BSc (Eng), University of Guelph (Biological Engineering), Guelph, Ont.
PhD, University of Guelph (Biological Engineering), Guelph, Ont.

Teaching
Bioinstrumentation Design
Engineering Design IV (F,W)
Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation

Research
Instrumentation, remote sensing and applied geomatics in precision viticulture.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Reynolds, A., Marciniak, M., Brown, R.B., Tremblay, L. and L. Baissas. 2009. Using GPS, GIS and Airborne Imaging to Understand Niagara Terroir. Proceedings of 16th GiESCO International Symposium, University of California, Davis, CA. July 12-16. 16pp.

Ryerson, R., Schwebs, S., Brown, R.B., Boles, S. and M. Duncan. 2008. The Commercialization of Remote Sensing and GIS for Vineyard Management: A Simple But Powerful Application of Change Detection. Presented at Am. Soc. Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Annual Conference, Portland, OR. May

Brown, R.B and S. Boles. 2007. GPS, GIS and Remote Sensing: Geospatial Technologies for Precision Viticulture. Wine East 35(4): 14-22.

Education
BSc, Geology, Concordia University, Montreal, PQ
MBA, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
MA, Economics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
PhD, Finance, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Teaching
Corporate Finance
Investments
International Finance

Research
Economic and financial aspects of the grape and wine industry; financial derivatives to hedge the risk of adverse weather conditions.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Cyr, D., and T. Shaw. “The impact of global warming on Ontario’s Icewine industry”. VIII International Terroir Conference 2010, Soave, Italy.

Cyr, D., J. Kushner, and T. Ogwang. “A survivor analysis of the Canadian wine industry: 1984 to 2009”. American Association of Wine Economics 2010 Annual Conference, Davis, CA.

Cyr, D., M. Kusy, and T. Shaw. “Explorations in the design of an optimal weather hedging contract for viticulture”. American Association of Wine Economics 2010 Annual Conference, Davis, CA.

Cyr, D., and J. Kushner. “Optimal size in the Californian wine industry: A survivor technique analysis of 1984 to 2009” at The World’s Wine Markets by 2030: Terroir, Climate Change, R&D and Globalization in Adelaide, Australia, Feb. 2010.

Cyr, D., Kusy, M. and Shaw, A.B. “Weather contracts for hedging risk in the viticulture industry”, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference 2010, St. Catharines, Ontario, February, 2010.

Cyr, D. Kusy, M. and Shaw A.B. “Hedging the risks of vineyard winter injury employing and OTC collar contract”, 3^rd Annual Conference of the American Association of Wine Economists, June 2009, Reims, France.

Cyr, D., Kwong, L., Malone, I. and Wendel, A. “Economic hysteresis in the Californian vineyard industry: a real options analysis of entry and exit”, 3^rd Annual Conference of the American Association of Wine Economists, June 2009, Reims, France.

Cyr, D., Hanagriff, R., “What is making the Texas vineyard industry tick? A real options analysis of entry and exit,” Bacchus Goes Green, 4^th Interdisciplinary and International Wine Conference, July 2009, Dijon, France.

Cyr, D., Kusy, M. and Shaw, A.B.. The Potential Use of Weather Derivatives in the Viticulture Industry,Economia & Diritto Agroalimentare. Volume 13, Number 3, 2008.

Cyr, D. and Kusy, M.. Canadian Ice Wine Production: A Case for the Use of Weather Derivatives.Journal of Wine Economics. Volume 2, Number 2, Fall, 2007.

Education
BSc (Honours) Biology, Concordia University, Montréal, PQ
MSc (Plant Biochemistry) Biology, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont.
PhD (Plant Biochemistry) Chemistry, Concordia University, Montréal, PQ

Teaching
Plant Growth and Development
Plant and microbial biotechnology
Mechanisms in Plant Biochemistry
Current Topics in Basic and Applied Plant Biology

Research
Functional genomics and metabolomics of secondary metabolism in grape vines and in various medicinal such as the Madagascar Periwinkle. Applications of knowledge for improvement of wine quality parameters and to enhance production of valuable medicinal products.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Chaudhary, V., H. Leisch, A. Moudra, B. Allen, V. De Luca, D.P. Cox, and T. Hudlicky. 2009. Biotransformations of morphine alkaloids by fungi: N-demethylations, oxidations, and reductions. Chem. Commun., 74: 1179–1193.

Facchini, Peter and De Luca, Vincenzo (2008) Opium poppy and Madagascar periwinkle: model non-model systems to investigate alkaloid biosynthesis in plants.Plant Journal, 54: 763-784.

Murata, Jun, Jonathan Roepke, Heather Gordon and Vincenzo De Luca (2008) The leaf epidermome of Catharanthus roseus reveals its biochemical specialization. Plant Cell1105/tpc.107.056630 p 1-19, 2008.

Levac, Dylan, Jun Murata and Vincenzo De Luca (2008) Application of carborundum abrasion for investigating leaf epidermis: Molecular cloning of Catharanthus roseus 16-hydroxytabersonine-16-O-methyltransferse. Plant Journal53: 225-236.

Magnotta, M, J Murata, J Chen and V De Luca (2007) Metabolic engineering of Catharanthus roseus hairy roots expressing Deacetylvindoline-4-O-acetyltransferase.Phytochemistry 68: 1922–1931.

Hall, D and V De Luca (2007) Mesocarp localization of a bifunctional resveratrol/hydroxycinnamic acid glucosyltransferase of Concord grape (Vitis labrusca). Plant Journal49: 579-591

Murata, J, JE Brandle, CW. Sensen and V De Luca (2006); Expressed sequenced tags from Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus).FEBS Letters 580: 4501-4507

J Chen, DE Hall, Jun Murata & V De Luca (2006) L-Alanine induces programmed cell death in Vitis labrusca cell suspension cultures.Plant Science 171: 734-744.

J Wang & V De Luca (2005) The biosynthesis and regulation of Concord grape fruit esters, including “Foxy” methyl anthranilate. Plant Journal 44: 606-619.

Research
Signaling pathways involved in plant immunity; pathogen resistance to common fungicides used for crop protection.

Selected Publications
Wu Y., Zhang D., Chu J.Y., Boyle P., Wang Y., Brindle I. D., De Luca V., Després, C. (2012). The Arabidopsis NPR1 protein is a receptor for the plant defense hormone salicylic acid. Cell Reports 1: 639-647.

Boyle P., Le S.E., Rochon A., Shearer H.L., Murmu J., Chu J.Y., Fobert P.R., Després C. (2009). The BTB/POZ domain of the Arabidopsis disease resistance protein NPR1 interacts with the repression domain of TGA2 to negate its function. Plant Cell 21: 3700-3713.

González-Lamothe, R., Boyle P., Dulude, A., Roy, V., Lezin-Doumbou, C., Kaur, G.S., Bouarab, K., Després, C., Brisson, N. (2008). The transcriptional activator Pti4 is required for the recruitment of a repressosome nucleated by repressor SEBF at the potato PR-10a gene. Plant Cell 20: 3136-3147.

Rochon, A., Boyle, P., Wignes, T., Fobert, P.R., Després, C. (2006). The co-activator function of the Arabidopsis NPR1 requires the core of its BTB/POZ and the oxidation of C-terminal cysteines. Plant Cell 18: 3670–3685.

Education
BSc., Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont.
MSc., Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont.
Ph.D, University of Toronto, Ont.

Research
Assessing sensory skill of tasters; Botrytis.

Books:
Wine Science: Principles and Applications. 4th ed. (2014), pp. 960. Academic Press, San Diego, CA. (OIV award, Paris, 2015) (3rd ed. available in Chinese)

Wine Tasting: A Professional Handbook. 3rd ed. (2017), pp. 415. Academic Press, London. (1st editions in Spanish & Chinese, 2nd edition in Italian)

Chapters:
Table wines. In Alcoholic Beverages: Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Research (J. Piggott, ed.). pp. 196–226. Woodhead Publishing, Cambridge, UK. (2012).

Tasting wine. In The World of Niagara (M. Ripmeester, C. Fullerton, and P. Mackintosh, eds.). pp. 213–228. Wilfrid Laurier University Press, Waterloo, ON. (2013).

Shelf-life in Wine. In Food and Beverage Shelf-life and Stability. 2nd ed. (D. Kilcast and P. Subramaniam, eds.). pp. 311–344. Elsevier Press, London, UK. (2016).

Innovation in winemaking. In: Science and Technology of Fruit Wine Production. (M. R. Kosseva, V. K. Joshi, and P. S. Panesar, eds.) pp. 617–662. Academic Press, San Diego, CA. (2016).

Articles:
In Encyclopedia of Food Microbiology. 2nd ed. Vol 1. (R. K. Robinson, C. A. Batt and P. D. Patel eds.) Vol 1. pp. 288–296. Academic Press, New York, NY. (2014)

Viticulture pp. 14. In  Reference Module in Food Sciences. Academic Press, San Diego, CA. (2015)

Wine Types pp. 556–56. In Encyclopedia of Food and Health. 3rd ed. (B. Caballero, P.M. Finglas and F. Toldra, eds.) Academic Press, Oxford, UK. (2016)

Wine and Health. pp. 562–570. In Encyclopedia of Food and Health. 3rd ed. (B. Caballero, P.M. Finglas and F. Toldra, eds.) Academic Press, Oxford, UK. (2016)

Wine Tasting. pp. 577–584. In Encyclopedia of Food and Health. 3rd ed. (B. Caballero, P.M. Finglas and F. Toldra, eds.) Academic Press, Oxford, UK.  (2016)

Education
B.A., University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
M.A., University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Ph.D, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Teaching
ECON 3P91 – Mathematical Economics
ECON 5P01 – Microeconomic Theory
ECON 3P73 – Game Theory
ECON 3P06 – Industrial Organization
ECON 3P98 – Economics of Information

Research
Industrial organization aspect of the grape and wine industry; game theoretical models of information transmission; pricing in wine markets.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Kwong, L. Forthcoming. Eco-Labels as a Signal of Quality.Journal of Wine Economics.

Cyr, D., R. Hanagriff, and L. Kwong. Forthcoming. What is Making Investment in the Texas Vineyard Industry Tick? A Real Options Analysis of Entry and Exit.Journal of Wine Economics.

Kwong, L., D. Cyr, J. Kushner, and T. Ogwang. Forthcoming. A Semiparametric Hedonic Pricing Model of Ontario Wines.Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics.

Kwong, L. Price Competition in Markets with Ethical Niches. Fourth Annual Meeting of the American Association of Wine Economists, Davis, California, U.S., June 26-28, 2010.

Kwong, L. 2009. On the Revelation of Provenance in Online Wine Auctions.Journal of Wine Economics, 4, 166-184.

Cyr, D., L. Kwong, I. Malone and A. Wendel. Economic Hysteresis in the California Vineyard Industry: A Real Options Analysis of Entry and Exit. Third Annual Meeting of the American Association of Wine Economists, Reims, Champagne, France, June 18-21, 2009.

Kwong, L. and C.W. Cullen. On the Adoption of Green Technology as a Signal of Quality. Third Annual Meeting of the American Association of Wine Economists, Reims, Champagne, France, June 18-21, 2009.

Kwong, L. 2007. The Desirability of Expert Advice. Competition Bureau of Canada.

Education
Ph. D University of Toronto

Research
LeMay is a transdisciplinary social scientist studying the social-ecological dynamics of agricultural innovation systems. She applies her research findings to develop effective knowledge mobilization strategies and tools that accelerate and enhance the development, acceptance, and adoption of sustainable agri-innovations. Her research is about finding ways for innovation to have the greatest benefit and impact.  Innovation is a complex process; it involves the cooperation of many stakeholders. Making sense of the innovation process is important for making research more useful and useable. With a better understanding of how innovation works and more effective knowledge mobilization tools and strategies, we can accelerate and improve the development, acceptance, and adoption of sustainable agri-innovations.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Lemay, M.A., Radcliffe, J., Bysouth, D., Spring, A. (2021).  Northern Food Systems in Transition:  The role of the emerging agri-food industry in the Northwest Territories (Canada) Food System.  Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems.

Lemay, M. A., Boggs, J., Conteh, C. (2021).  Growing Agri-Innovation:  Investigating the barriers and drivers to the adoption of automation and robotics in Ontario’s agriculture sector.  NCO Policy Brief #53.  Niagara Community Observatory, Brock University.

Lemay, M. A., Boggs, J., Conteh, C. (2021).  Preliminary Findings of a Provincial Survey on the Adoption of Automation & Robotics Technologies in Ontario’s Agriculture Sector.  Working Paper.  Niagara Community Observatory, Brock University.

How do we get research in the right hands?  Episode 22. How and Why Podcast, University of Guelph.  April 2021.

Growing Innovation Panel.  Food Security. Anti-Poverty Roundtable Session (virtual).  Department of Health and Social Services, Government of the Northwest Territories.  January 26 – 27, 2021.

Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) and the Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Practices:  The History of KTT in Integrated Pest Management in Ontario.  Poster. Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum. Online.  November 2020.

Lemay, M.A. 2019. Understanding the role of environmental sustainability in a social economy of food – A case study of integrated pest management in Ontario.  Centre for Sustainable Food Systems, Wilfrid Laurier University.

Bio
Hi, I’m Antonia. I’m a consumer psychologist and study how consumers make decisions about products – like wine. My research uses experiments – either in my “wine lab”, at a winery or with online platforms. I started my research on brand memory almost 20 years ago and more recently have been examining how consumers think about wine labels when making a purchase. I’ve appeared on Canada AM (CTV), Breakfast Television (CityTV) and CHCH news and my wine research has been featured in the Globe and Mail, CNN and the New York Times. My friends have always said, “so you’re a Wine Psychologist,” so that name has stuck with me.

Education
BSc (Honours) in Psychology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
MA, Experimental Psychology (Cognitive), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC
PhD, Experimental Psychology (Cognitive), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Teaching
Consumer Behaviour
Wine Marketing
Introduction to Marketing

Research
I study how consumers choose, buy and consume wine.

Selected Publications and Presentations

Green, Todd, John Peloza, Antonia Mantonakis and Jingzhi Shang (2022), “It Leaves a Bad Taste in your Mouth: How Corporate Social Irresponsibility Impacts Consumption Experiences,” Canadian Journal of Administrative Studies.

Philp, Matthew and Antonia Mantonakis (2020), “Guiding the Consumer Evaluation Process and the Probability of Order-Effects-In-Choice,” Journal of Business Research, 112, 13-22.
 
Quigley-McBride, Adele, Gregory G. Franco, Daniel B. McLaren, Antonia Mantonakis, and Maryanne Garry (2018), “In the Real World, People Prefer their Last Whisky When Tasting Options in a Long Sequence,” PLoS ONE, 13(8).

Spielmann Nathalie, and Antonia Mantonakis (2018), “In Virtuo: How User-Driven Interactivity in Virtual Tours Leads to Attitude Change,” Journal of Business Research, 88, 255-264.

Cardwell, Brittany A., Eryn J. Newman, Maryanne Garry, Antonia Mantonakis, and Randi Beckett (2017), “Photos that Increase Feelings of Learning Promote Positive Evaluations,” Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory and Cognition, 43(6), 944-954.

Hafer, Carolyn L., Antonia Mantonakis, Regan Fitzgerald, and Anthony F. Bogeart (2017), “The Effectiveness of Deservingness-Based Advertising Messages: The Role of Product Knowledge and Belief in a Just World,” Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences / Revue Canadienne des Sciences de l’Adminitration, 35, 34-46.

Mantonakis, Antonia, Norbert Schwarz, Amanda Wudarzewski, and Carolyn Yoon (2017), “Malleability of Taste Perception: Biasing Effects of Rating Scale Format on Taste Recognition, Product Evaluation, and Willingness to Pay,” Marketing Letters, 28(2), 293-303.

Bhargave, Rajesh, Antonia Mantonakis, and Katherine White (2016), “The Cue-of-the Cloud Effect: When Reminders of Online Information Availability Increase Purchase Intentions and Choice,” Journal of Marketing Research, 52(5), 699-711.+
+This paper received several media mentions.

Clemente, Sarah, Eric Dolansky, Antonia Mantonakis, and Katherine White (2014), “The Effects of Perceived Product-Extrinsic Cue Incongruity on Consumption Experiences: The Case of Celebrity Sponsorship,” Marketing Letters, 25(4), 373-384.

Mantonakis, Antonia, Bryan Galiffi, Ummugulsum Aysan, and Randi Beckett (2013), “The Effects of the Metacognitive Cue of Fluency on Evaluations about Taste Perception,” Psychology, 4(3A), 318-324.

Mantonakis, Antonia, Amanda Wudarzewski, Daniel M. Bernstein, Seema L. Clifasefi, and Elizabeth F. Loftus (2013), “False Beliefs can Shape Current Consumption patterns,” Psychology, 4 (3A), 302-308.

Clifasefi, Seema L., Daniel M. Bernstein, Antonia Mantonakis, and Elizabeth F. Loftus (2013), ‘Queasy does it’: False alcohol beliefs and memories lead to diminished alcohol preferences,” Acta Psychologica, 143, 14-19.

Mantonakis, Antonia, Pauline Rodero, Isabelle Lesschaeve, and Reid Hastie (2009), “Order in Choice: Effects of Serial Position on Preferences,” Psychological Science, 20(11), 1309-1312. *
     * LEAD ARTICLE, highly cited, including in various textbooks and popular press books.

Education
B.Sc. Hebei Agricultural University
Ph.D. Cornell University
Postdoctoral Associate: Cornell University

Research
Processing and subcellular localization of the replicase polyprotein of GRSPaV.
Elucidation of function of the novel Alkylation B (AlkB) domain in the replicase polyprotein of GRSPaV and closteroviruses; Structure and cellular localization of viral replication complexes.
Evolution biology and bio-informatics of major grapevine viruses.
Development of virus-induced gene-silencing vectors for beneficial applications. Development and application of highly efficient and economical technologies for the diagnosis of major grapevine viruses.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Xiao, H. & Meng, B. 2016. First report of Grapevine asteroid mosaic-associated virus and Grapevine rupestris vein feathering virus in grapevines in Canada. Plant Disease. Accepted.

Xiao, H., Shabanian, M., McFadden-Smith, W. & Meng, B. 2016. First report of Grapevine Pinot gris virus in commercial grapevines in Canada. Plant Disease 100, 1030.

Xiao, H., Kim, W.S. & Meng, B. 2015. Comparison and improvement of methodologies for isolation of quality RNA from diverse woody plant species and utilization in detection of viral pathogens. Virology Journal 12, 171.

Prosser, S., Xiao, H., Li, C., Nelson, R. S. & Meng, B. 2015. Subcellular localization and membrane association of the replicase protein of Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated virus, family Betaflexiviridae. Journal of General Virology 96, 921-932.

Meng, B., Venkataraman, S., Li, C., Wang, W., Dayan-Glick, C. & Mawassi, M. (2013). Construction and biological activities of the first infectious cDNA clones of the genus Foveavirus. Virology 435, 453-462.

Mann, K. & Meng, B. (2013). Partial complementation of cell-to-cell movement of Potato virus X by the movement proteins of a distantly related virus. Virus Genes, 47, 93-104.

Tian, X., Zheng, Y., Chintaluri, K. & Meng, B. (2013). First report of Impatiens necrotic spot virus on Hiemalis Begonia (Benonia x hiemalis) in Canada. Plant Disease 97, 291 (Disease notes).

Terlizzi, F., Li, C., Ratti, C., Qu, W., Credi, R. and Meng, B. 2011. Detection of multiple sequence variants of Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated virus using primers targeting the polymerase domain and partial genome sequencing of a novel variant. Annals of Applied Biology 159, 478-490.

Meng, B. and Li, C. 2010. The capsid protein of Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated virus contains a typical nuclear localization signal and targets to the nucleus. Virus Research 153, 212-217

Lunden, S., Meng, B., Avery, J. Jr. and Qiu, W. 2010. Association of Grapevine fanleaf virus, Tomato ringspot virus and Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated virus with a grapevine vein-clearing complex on Chardonnay. European Journal of Plant Pathology 126,135-144.

Rebelo, A. R., Niewiadomski, S., Krell, P. and Meng, B. 2008. Exploring the subcellular localization of proteins encoded by a foveavirus infecting grapevines. Virus Research 138, 57-69.

Meng, B. and Gonsalves, D. 2008. Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated virus. Chapter 12 (Pages 201-222) In: Characterization, Diagnosis & Management of Plant Viruses. Edited by G. Rao et al. Studium Press, LLC, Houston, Texas.

Prosser, S., Goszczynski, D. E. and Meng, B. 2007. Molecular analysis of viral double-stranded RNAs reveals complex infection of grapevines with multiple viruses. Virus Research 124, 151-159.

Meng, B. and Gonsalves, D. 2007. Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated virus: A decade of research and future perspectives. Plant Viruses 1, 52-62 (Review).

Meng, B., Rebelo, A. R. and Fisher, H. 2006. Genetic diversity analyses of grapevine Rupestris stem pitting-associated virus reveal distinct population structures in scion versus rootstock varieties. Journal of General Virology 87, 1725-1733.

Meng, B., Li, C., Wang, W., Goszczynski, D. and Gonsalves, D. 2005. The complete genome sequences of two new variants of Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated virus and comparative analyses. Journal of General Virology 86, 1555-1560

Meng, B., Li, C., Goszczynski, D. and Gonsalves, D. 2005. Genome sequence and structure of two biologically distinct strains of GLRaV-2 and sequence analysis. Virus Genes 31, 31-41.

Meng, B., Credi, R., Petrovic, N., Tomazic, I. and Gonsalves, D. 2003. Antiserum to recombinant virus coat protein detects Rupestris stem pitting-associated virus in grapevines. Plant Disease 87, 515-522.

Meng, B. and Gonsalves, D. 2003. Rupestris stem pitting associated virus of grapevines: genome structure, genetic diversity, detection, and phylogenetic relationship to other plant viruses. Book Chapter in: Research Trends, “Current Topics in Virology”, Vol. 3, 125-135.

Petrovic, N., Meng, B., Ravnikar, M., Mavric, I. and Gonsalves, D. 2003. First detection of Rupestris stem pitting-associated virus particles by antibody to a recombinant coat protein. Plant Disease 87, 510-514.

Fermin-Munoz, G. A., Meng, B., Ko, K., Mazumdar, S., Gubba, A. and Carroll, J. E. 2000. Biotechnology: A new era for plant pathology and plant protection. American Phytopathological Society Net Feature Article. May, 2000.

Meng, B., Zhu, H. Y. and Gonsalves, D. 1999. Rupestris stem pitting-associated virus-1 consists of a family of sequence variants. Archives of Virology 144, 2071-2085.
Meng, B., Johnson, R., Peressini, S., Forsline, P. L., and Gonsalves, D. 1999. RSPaV-1 is consistently detected in rupestris stem pitting-infected grapevines. European Journal of Plant Pathology 105, 191-199.

Meng, B., Pang, S.-Z., Forsline, P. L., McFerson, J. R. and Gonsalves, D. 1998. Nucleotide sequence and genome structure of grapevine Rupestris stem pitting-associated virus-1 reveal similarities to apple stem pitting virus. Journal of General Virology 79, 2059-2069.

Education
B.Sc. (Honours), Biology, Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
M.Sc., Biology, Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Ph.D., Biochemistry, State University of Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands

Teaching
Introduction to Biology
Life Strategies of Plants

Research
Molecular basis of stress tolerance in plants, with major emphasis on grape vines. Application of knowledge for the selection of stress tolerant winegrapes.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Nassuth, A. and Siddiqua, M. 2009. Regulation of Stress Responsive Signalling Pathways by Eudicot CBF/DREB1 Genes in: “PLANT COLD HARDINESS: From the Laboratory to the Field”. CABI Pub. Wallingford, UK. L. Gusta, M. Wisniewski and K. Tanino (Eds).

Siddiqua, M., Xiao, H. and A. Nassuth. 2009. Promoter analysis of grape CBF genes.Acta Horticulturae 827: 323-328.

Xiao, H., Tattersall, E., Siddiqua, M., Cramer, G.R., and A. Nassuth. 2008. CBF4 is a unique member of the CBF transcription factor family of Vitis vinifera and Vitis riparia.Plant, Cell and Environment 31: 1-10.

Xiao, H., Siddiqua, M., Braybrook, S., and A. Nassuth. 2006. Three grape CBF/DREB1 genes are regulated by low temperature, drought and abscisic acid.Plant, Cell and Environment 29 (7): 1410-1421.

Xiao, H., and A. Nassuth. 2006. Stress- and development-induced expression of spliced and unspliced transcripts from two highly similar dehydrin 1 genes in V. riparia and V. vinifera.Plant Cell Reports 25 (9): 968-977.

Education
B.A., University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
M.A., University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Ph.D, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON

Teaching
GEOG 2P06 – Cultural and Historical Geography
GEOG 2P10 – Qualitative Research Design and Methodology

Research
Heritage, identity and the grape and wine industry in Niagara.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Ripmeester, M. and R. Johnston. 2010. New wine into old narratives: constructing wine as intangible heritage in the Niagara Region, Canada, Constructing Intangible Heritage. S. Lira, R. Amoeda, C. Pinheiro, and F. Olivera. Greenlines Institute, Barcelos, Portugal.

Ripmeester, M. and R. Johnston. 2010. Sustaining identity: Heritage development and identity construction in the Niagara region, Canada. Heritage 2010. S. Lira, R. Amoeda, C. Pinheiro, and F. Olivera. Greenlines Institute, Barcelos, Portugal.

Ripmeester, M. and R. Johnston. 2009. Wine as intangible heritage: preliminary thoughts on meaning and landscape in the Niagara Region, Canada. Sharing Cultures 2009, S. Lira, R. Amoeda, C. Pinheiro, and F. Olivera. Greenlines Institute, Barcelos, Portugal. 585-593.

Education
MA,FH Nordakademie, Elmshorn, Germany
MSc, University of Exeter, Exeter, South West England
Ph.D, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON

Research

Augmented Reality Marketing, Augmented Reality Retailing, Social Media Controversies, Dialogical Branding, Consumer Culture Theory

Selected Publications

Scholz, J. and Smith, A.. Branding in the age of social media firestorms: How to create brand value by fighting back online, Journal of Marketing Management. Volume 35, Number 11-12, 2019.

Murray, J., Brokalaki, Z., Bhogal-Nair, A., Chelekis, J., Cocker, H., Deutsch, A., Eager, T., McAlexander, B., Mitchell, N., Patrick, R., Robinson, T., Scholz, J., Thyroff, A., Zavala, M. and Zúñiga, M.. Toward a Processual Theory of Transformation, Journal of Business Research. Volume 100, 2019.

Scholz, J. and Duffy, K.. We ARe at Home: How Augmented Reality Reshapes Mobile Marketing and Consumer-Brand Relationships, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services. Volume 44, 2018.

Scholz, J. and Smith, A.. Augmented Reality: Designing Immersive Experiences That Maximize Consumer Engagement, Business Horizons. Volume 59, Number 2, 2016.

Education
BSc in Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
PhD in Zoology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.

Teaching
Human Physiology
Cell Physiology
Bioenergetics

Research
Biological activities of resveratrol and other red-wine polyphenols.
Molecular mechanisms underlying longevity.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Kronenberg, G., Gertz, K., Overall, R.W., Harms, C., Klein, J., Page, M.M., Stuart, J.A., Endres, M., 2011.  Folate deficiency increases mtDNA and D-1 mtDNA deletion in aged brain of mice lacking uracil-DNA glycosylase.  Exptl. Neurol.  In press.

Salway, K.D., Gallagher, E.J. and Stuart, J.A., 2011.  Longer-lived mammals and birds have higher levels of heat shock proteins.  Mech. Age. Devel.  In press.

Robb, E.L. and Stuart, J.A., 2011.  Resveratrol interacts with estrogen receptor-β to inhibit cell replicative growth and enhance stress resistance by upregulating mitochondrial superoxide dismutase.  Free Radic. Biol. Med.  In press.

Stuart, J.A. and Page, M.M., 2010.  Plasma [IGF-1] is negatively correlated with body mass in a comparison of 36 mammalian species.  Mech. Age. Devel.131, 591-598.

Salway, K.D. and Stuart, J.A., 2010.  Antioxidant enzymes and oxidative damage biomarkers in heart and selected other tissues of estivating and arousing land snails (Achatina fulica). Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 157, 229-36.

Salway, K.D., Page, M. M., Faure, P.A., Burness, G. and Stuart, J.A., 2010.Enhanced protein repair and recycling are not correlated with longevity in 15 vertebrate endotherm species.  AGE.  Published online Jun 22.

Robb. E.L. and Stuart, J.A., 2010. trans-Resveratrol as a neuroprotectant. Molecules 15, 1196-1212.

Page, M.M., Robb, E.L., Salway, K.D., and Stuart, J.A., 2010. Mitochondrial redox metabolism: aging, longevity and dietary effects.  Mech. Ageing and Devel.  131, 242-252.

Page, M.M., Richardson, J., Wiens, B.E., Tiedtke, E., Peters, C.W., Faure, P.A., Burness, G. and Stuart, J.A., 2010.  Antioxidant enzyme activities are not broadly correlated with longevity in 14 endotherm species. AGE.  32, 255-270.

Page, M.M., Salway, K.D., Ip, Y.K., Chew, S.F., Warren, S.A., Ballantyne, J.S. and Stuart, J.A., 2010.  Upregulation of intracellular antioxidant enzymes in brain and heart during estivation in the African lungfish Protopterus dolloi.  J. Comp. Physiol. B 180, 361-369.

Stuart presented “Discovering the biological activities of resveratrol – an emerging nutraceutical” at the research café “Curing what ails us – from discovery to market” during the 3-part series “Mapping the New Knowledge” organized by the Grad Students’ Association at Brock University, St. Catharines, March 2010.

Page, M.M, Salmon, A.B., Leiser, S.F., Robb, E.L., Brown, M.F., Miller, R.A. and Stuart, J.A. 2009.  Mechanisms of stress resistance in Snell dwarf mouse fibroblasts:  enhanced antioxidant and DNA base excision repair capacity, but no differences in mitochondrial metabolism.  Free Radic. Biol. Med. 46,1109-1118.

Robb, E.L., Page, M.M. and Stuart, J.A., 2009.  Mitochondria, cellular stress resistance, somatic cell depletion and lifespan.  Current Aging Science 1, 12-27.

Robb, E.L., P. Zelisko, and J.A. Stuart presented “MnSOD plays an important role in resveratrol’s biological effects” at the Society for Free Radical Biology and Medecine Annual Conference in San Francisco in Nov. 2009.

Robb, E.L., P. Zelisko, and J.A. Stuart presented ” Polyphenols: resveratrol targets the mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme manganese superoxide dismutase and increase cellular stress resistance. Polyphenols in human health” in Harrogate, UK in Dec. 2009.

Stuart, J.A. 2009. Editor of Mitochondrial DNA: Methods and Protocols, 2nd edition. Volume 197 In: Methods in Molecular Biology, Human Press, Totowa, New Jersey.

Page, M.M, A.B. Salmon, S.F. Leiser, E.L. Robb, M.F. Brown, R.A. Miller, and J.A. Stuart. 2009. Mechanisms of stress resistance in Snell dwarf mouse fibroblasts: enhanced antioxidant and DNA base excision repair capacity, but no differences in mitochondrial metabolism. Free Radic. Biol. Med, 46, 1109-1118.

Robb, E.L., M.M. Page, and J.A. Stuart. 2009. Mitochondria, cellular stress resistance, somatic cell depletion and lifespan. Curr. Aging Sci., 1, 12-27.

Page, M.M., Peters, C.W., Staples, J.F. and Stuart, J.A., 2009. Intracellular superoxide dismutases are not altered during hibernation in the 13-lined ground squirrel Spermophilus tridecemlineatus. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A Mol. Integr. Physiol.152,115-22.

Page, M.M. and Stuart, J.A. In vitro measurement of mitochondrial DNA base excision repair enzyme activities. In: Mitochondrial DNA: Methods and Protocols, 2nd edition, Ed. J.A. Stuart.  Methods in Molecular Biology Series, J.M. Walker, Human Press, Totowa, New Jersey. June 2009.

Robb, E.L., Winkelmolen, L., Visanji, N., Brotchie, J., Stuart, J.A., 2008. Dietary resveratrol administration increases MnSOD expression and activity in mouse brain. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 372, 254-9.

Robb, E.L., Page, M.M., Wiens, B.E. and Stuart, J.A., 2008. A specific, progressive and profound induction of mitochondrial superoxide dismutase in human cells exposed to trans-resveratrol. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 367, 406-412.

Stuart, J.A. and Page, M.M. DNA oxidative damage and cancer. Oxidative Stress in Aging: From Model Systems to Human Diseases. Humana Press, May 2008.

Education
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering Department, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA
M.B.A. in Technological Entrepreneurship, Lally School of Management and Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA
Ph.D in Management, Lally School of Management and Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA

Teaching
MKTG 2P91 – Introduction to Marketing (undergraduate level)
MBAB 5P05 – Marketing Management (graduate level)
MKTG 3P97 and MBAB 5P60 –Marketing of High-Technology Products and Innovations (undergraduate & graduate levels)
MKTG 4P94, MBAB 5P68 and MSCM 5P63 – New Product Development (undergraduate & graduate levels)
MBAB 5P61 and MSCM 5P65 – Advances in Strategic Market Management (graduate level)

Research
Wine business; technology and innovation management; product innovation and strategic marketing management.

Selected Publications and Presentations
De Clercq, D., Thongpapanl, N. and Voronov, M. Sustainability in the Face of Institutional Adversity: Market Turbulence, Network Embeddedness, and Innovative Orientation, Journal of Business Ethics. In Press.

Ashraf, A., Thongpapanl, N., Menguc, B. and Northey, G. The Role of M-commerce Readiness in Emerging and Developed Markets, Journal of International Marketing. Volume 25, Number 2, 2017.

Ashraf, A., Thongpapanl, N. and Spyropoulou, S. The Connection and Disconnection between E-commerce Businesses and Their Customers: Exploring the Role of Engagement, Perceived Usefulness, and Perceived Ease-of-use, Electronic Commerce Research and Applications. Volume 20, November, 2016.

Ashraf, A. and Thongpapanl, N. Connecting with and Converting Shoppers into Customers: Investigating the Role of Regulatory Fit in the Online Customer’s Decision-making Process, Journal of Interactive Marketing. Volume 32, 2016.

Welsh, D., Kaciak, E. and Thongpapanl, N. Influence of Stages of Economic Development on Women Entrepreneurs’ Start-ups, Journal of Business Research. Volume 69, Number 11, 2016.

Ashraf, A., Razzaque, M. and Thongpapanl, N. The Role of Customer Regulatory Orientation and Fit in Online Shopping across Cultural Contexts, Journal of Business Research. Volume 69, Number 12, 2016.

Cieslik, J., Kaciak, E. and Thongpapanl, N. Effect of Export Experience and Market Scope Strategy on Export Performance: Evidence from Poland, International Business Review. Volume 24, Number 5, 2015.

De Clercq, D., Thongpapanl, N. and Voronov, M. Explaining SME Engagement in Local Sourcing: The Roles of Location-Specific Resources and Patriotism, International Small Business Journal. Volume 33, Number 8, 2015.

De Clercq, D., Thongpapanl, N. and Dimov, D. Structural and Relational Influences on the Role of Reward Interdependence in Product Innovation, R&D Management. Volume 45, Number 5, 2015.

De Clercq, D., Dimov, D. and Thongpapanl, N. Structural and Relational Interdependence and Entrepreneurial Orientation in SMEs: The Mediating Role of Internal Knowledge Sharing, International Small Business Journal. Volume 33, Number 5, 2015.

De Clercq, D., Thongpapanl, N. and Dimov, D. Contextual Ambidexterity in SMEs: The Roles of Internal and External Rivalry, Small Business Economics. Volume 42, Number 1, 2014.

Ashraf, A., Thongpapanl, N. and Auh, S. The Application of the Technology Acceptance Model under Different Cultural Contexts: The Case of Online Shopping Adoption, Journal of International Marketing. Volume 22, Number 3, 2014.

De Clercq, D., Thongpapanl, N. and Dimov, D. Getting More from Cross-Functional Fairness for Product Innovativeness: Contingency Effects of Internal Resource and Conflict Management, Journal of Product Innovation Management. Volume 30, Number 1, 2013.

De Clercq, D., Dimov, D. and Thongpapanl, N. Organizational Social Capital, Formalization, and Internal Knowledge Sharing in Entrepreneurial Orientation Formation, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. Volume 37, Number 3, 2013.

De Clercq, D., Thongpapanl, N. and Dimov, D. Shedding New Light on the Relationship between Contextual Ambidexterity and Firm Performance: An Investigation of Internal Contingencies, Technovation. Volume 33, Number 4-5, 2013.

Thongpapanl, N., De Clercq, D. and Dimov, D. An Investigation of the Performance Consequences of Alignment and Adaptability: Contingent Effects of Decision Autonomy and Shared Responsibility, R&D Management. Volume 42, Number 1, 2012.

Thongpapanl, N.. The Changing Landscape of Technology and Innovation Management: An Updated Ranking of Journals in the Field, Technovation. Volume 32, Number 5, 2012.

Ayanso, A., Lertwachara, K. and Thongpapanl, N. The Effect of Customer Service and Content Management on Online Retail Sales Performance: The Mediating Role of Customer Satisfaction, AIS Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction. Volume 3, Number 3, September, 2011.

De Clercq, D., Thongpapanl, N. and Dimov, D. A Closer Look at Cross-Functional Collaboration and Product Innovativeness: Contingency Effects of Structural and Relational Context, Journal of Product Innovation Management. Volume 28, Number 5, 2011.

Thongpapanl, N. and Ashraf, A. Enhancing Online Performance through Website Content and Personalization, Journal of Computer Information Systems. Volume 52, Number 1, 2011.

Thongpapanl, N. and Ashraf, A. Enhancing Online Performance through Website Content and Personalization, Journal of Computer Information Systems. Volume 52, Number 1, 2011.

De Clercq, D., Thongpapanl, N. and Dimov, D. The Moderating Role of Organizational Context on the Relationship between Innovation and Firm Performance, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. Volume 58, Number 3, 2011.

Ayanso, A., Lertwachara, K. and Thongpapanl, N. Technology-enabled Retail Services and Online Sales Performance, Journal of Computer Information Systems. Volume 50, Number 3, 2010.

De Clercq, D., Dimov, D. and Thongpapanl, N. The Moderating Impact of Internal Social Exchange Processes on the Entrepreneurial Orientation-Performance Relationship, Journal of Business Venturing. Volume 25, Number 1, 2010.

De Clercq, D., Thongpapanl, N. and Dimov, D. When Good Conflict Gets Better and Bad Conflict Becomes Worse: The Role of Social Capital in the Conflict-Innovation Relationship, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. Volume 37, Number 3, 2009.

Linton, J. and Thongpapanl, N. Perspective: Ranking the Technology Innovation Management Journals, Journal of Product Innovation Management. Volume 21, Number 2, 2004.

Education
BSc, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa
PhD, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Research Associate, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Teaching
Introductory Cell Biology
Molecular & Cell Biology of Yeast

Research
Wine yeasts are confronted with an array of challenging conditions during vinification. Limiting nutrients, osmotic stress-inducing concentrations of sugars, antimicrobial agents such as killer toxins and fungicides, and increasing concentrations of ethanol produced during the fermentation are some of the stresses wine yeasts have to overcome. The molecular adaptations to these stresses include alterations in the transcriptome and proteome of the yeast. Such changes inadvertently affect the metabolome of the yeast. My laboratory focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that: (1) enable the adaptation of yeast to fermentation-related stresses, and (2) link molecular adaptation and metabolite production. Knowledge generated from this research would enable us to devise strategies to improve the stress tolerance, vitality, and efficiency of yeast during its performance of alcoholic fermentations.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Christopher Snowdon, Ryan Schierholtz, Peter Poliszczuk, Stephanie Hughes, and George van der Merwe. 2009. ETP1 HL010c is a novel gene needed for the adaptation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to ethanol. FEMS Yeast Res. 9:372-380.

Chris Hlynialuk, Ryan Schierholtz, Amanda Vernooy, and George van der Merwe 2008. Nsf1p/Ypl230wp participates in transcriptional activation during non-fermentative growth and in response to salt stress in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Microbiology 154:2482-2491.

Chris Snowdon, Chris Hlynialuk, and George van der Merwe. 2008. Components of the Vid30c are needed for the rapamycin-induced degradation of the high-affinity hexose transporter Hxt7 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. FEMS Yeast Res. 8:204-216.

Virginia D Marks, Shannan J Ho Sui, Daniel Erasmus, George K van der Merwe, Jochen Brumm, Wyeth W Wasserman, Jenny Bryan, and Hennie J J van Vuuren. 2008. Dynamics of the Yeast Transcriptome During Wine Fermentation Reveals the Fermentation Stress Response. FEMS Yeast Res.8:35-52.

Joana Coulon, John I Husnik, Debra L Inglis, George K van der Merwe, Aline Lonvaud, Daniel J Erasmus and Hennie J J van Vuuren. 2006. Metabolic engineering of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to minimize the production of ethyl carbamate in wine. Am. J. Enol. Vitic. 57(2):113-124.

Education
BSc in Ecology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC
MSc in Biology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, QC
PhD in Biology, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
Post Doctoral Fellow, McGill University, Montréal, QC

Research
Community-based ecosystem management; climate change adaptation and resilience; sustainable agriculture and rural communities.

Selected Publications
Zhao, Q., D. Ma, L. Vasseur, and M. You. Segmental duplications in Lepidoptera genomes reveal species-specific adaptive evolution. BMC Evolutionary Biology 17:169.

Vasseur, L., D, Horning, M. Thornbush, E. Cohen-Shacham, A. Andrade, E. Barrow, S. Edwards, P. Wit, and M. Jones. Complex problems and unchallenged solutions: bringing ecosystem governance to the forefront of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Ambio doi:10.1007/s13280-017-0918-6

Chen, W., L. Vasseur, M. You, J. Li, C. Wang, R. Meng, G.M. Gurr. 2017. Parasitoids manipulate zombie caterpillar feeding behaviour to reduce risk of intra-guild predation. Scientific Reports 7: 42636 doi:10.1038/srep42636.

Xia, X., D. Zheng, H. Zhong, B. Qin, G.M. Gurr, L. Vasseur, J. Lin, Y. Wang, F. Song, Y. Li, H. Lin and Mi. You. Metagenomic sequencing of diamondback moth gut microbiome unveils key holobiont adaptations for herbivory. Frontiers in Microbiology (26 April 2017) doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2017.00663.

Vasseur, L. 2017. Chapter 7. Diversifying the garden: a way to ensure food security and women empowerment. In Fletcher, A.J. and W. Kubik (Eds). Women in Agriculture Worldwide: Key Issues and Practical Approaches. Gower Publishing, Surrey, UK. Published July 13, 2016: 103-115.

Chen, Y., L. Vasseur and M. You. 2017. Potential distribution of the invasive loblolly pine mealybug, Oracella acuta (Hemiptera: Pseudococidae), in Asia under future climate change scenarios. Climatic Change 141: 719-732.

Shi, L., L. Vasseur, H. Huang, Z. Zeng, G. Hu, X. Liu and M. You. 2017. Adult leafhoppers Empoasca onukii Matsuda change behaviors under varying light conditions. PlosONE 12(1): e0168439. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0168439

Lin, J.,  X. Xia, J. Shen, Y. Li, H. Lin, S. Tang, L. Vasseur and M. You. Expression profiling of the immune genes in response to microorganism infections in the Plutella xylostella midgut. Insect Science (accepted September 28, 2016).

Lin, M., L. Vasseur, G. Yang, G. Gurr and M. You. 2016. Wetting properties changing with insect development: behavioural and morphological differences between nymphs and adults of Empoasca onukii Matsuda. Scientific Reports 6: 37026 | DOI: 10.1038/srep37026

Qi, W., X. Ma, W. He, W. Chen, M. Zou, G.M. Gurr, L. Vasseur and M. You. 2016. Characterization and expression profiling of ATP-binding cassette transporter genes in the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.). BMC Genomics 17:760. DOI 10.1186/s12864-016-3096-1

Vasseur, L. 2016. Looking at ecosystem governance as a way to achieve environmental sustainability and tackling “wicked” problems. In Sreekumari Kurissery, Rosario Turvey, I. Florin Pendea (Eds.). Environmental Sustainability. Wiley Publisher: 114-125.

Plante, S., Vasseur L. and C. Da Cunha. 2016. Chapter 4. Adaptation to climate change and Participatory Action Research (PAR): lessons from municipalities in Quebec, Canada. In Jörg Knieling (Ed.). Climate Adaptation Governance. Theory, Concepts and Praxis in Cities and Regions. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim: 69-88 (published May 20, 2016).

Vasseur, L. and M. You. 2016. Facing climate change through sustainable agriculture: Can results from China be transferred to Africa? In Bryant, C. M. Adama Sarr and K. Delusca (Eds.). Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change. Springer: 167-184.

Education
B.Sc., Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis, California, USA
M.Sc., Viticulture, University of California, Davis, California, USA

Research
Vine physiology, terroir characterization and cultural management effects on grape and wine quality

Selected Publications and Presentations
Bogdanoff, C.P., Bowen, P.A., and Neilson, D. 2009. Survey of Winter Damage in Okanagan and Similkameen Vineyards, 10th Annual Enology & Viticulture Conference and Trade Show, Penticton, BC, Canada, July 20-21, 2009.

Owen, S.J., Lafond, M.D., Bowen, P.A., Bogdanoff, C.P., Usher, K.B., and Abrams, S.R. 2009. Profiles of Abscisic Acid and Its Catabolites in Developing Merlot Grape (Vitis vinifera) Berries, American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 60(3), pp. 277-284.

Neilsen, G.H., Neilsen, D., Bowen, P.A., Bogdanoff, C.P., Usher, K.B., Rabie, B., Herbert, L.C., and Losso, I. 2009. Crop load and irrigation management. First year effects on nutrition , vigour, yield and quality of Merlot grapes, 10th Annual Enology & Viticulture Conference and Trade Show, Penticton, BC, Canada, July 20-21, 2009.

Bowen, P.A., Usher, K.B., Bogdanoff, C.P., and Lowery, D.T. 2008. Making Wine for Science, British Columbia Fruit Grower Magazine, 6(3), pp. 15-17.

Education
BSc Agr., University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
MSc, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
PhD, University of California, Davis, CA
Postdoctoral Fellow, Cornell University, Geneva, NY

Research
Viticulture; plant physiology; vine water status; geomatics; vine canopy management.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Owen, S.J., Lafond, M., Bowen, P., Bogdanoff, C., Usher, K., and Abrams, S. 2009. Profiles of abscisic acid and its catabolites in developing Merlot grape (Vitis vinifera) berries. Am. J. Enol. Vitic. 60:277-284.

Bowen, P. 2009. Foundations of canopy management: the contributions of Dr. Mark Kliewer. In: Recent Advances in Canopy Management, Proc. W.M. Kliewer Symposium. July 16, Davis, CA, pp. 1-6.

Bowen, P., Bogdanoff, C. and Estergaard, B. 2009. Effects of irrigation and stage of berry development on leaf gas exchange in Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on a coarse soil. Proc. 16^th International GiESCO Symposium, Davis, CA, 12-16 July 2009. Pp. 229-232.

Education
PhD Philosophy and Education, University of Buffalo, NY

Research
Wine and culture.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Bramble, L. 2009. Wine visionaries of Niagara: profiles of the pioneering winemakers. James Lorimer & Company Ltd. Publisher. 224 pages.

Wright, B., C. Cullen, L. Bramble, and E. Madronich. “Exploring the drivers of environmental behaviour in the world of wine: a policy oriented review”. Bacchus Goes Green, 4^th Interdisciplinary and International Wine Conference, July 2009, Dijon, France.

Cullen, C., Kaciak, E., Bramble, L. and Wright, B.. Winter Wine Tourist in Canada’s Niagara Region – The 3^rd International Wine Business & Marketing Conference, Conference Proceedings, Montpelier, France, July, 2006.

Wright, B., Bramble, Linda, Cullen, C. and Seaman, Alfred. Winery Proprietors’ Leadership Approach: The Niagara Perspective – Wine in the World: markets, tourism and globalization, Conference Proceedings, Florence, Italy, Summer, 2006.

Cullen, C., Kaciak, E. and Bramble, L.. Segmentation of the Off-Peak Wine Tourists in Canada’s Niagara Region – The International Applied Business Research Conference (2005), Conference Proceedings, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Spring, 2005.

Cullen, C., Kaciak, E. and Bramble, L.. Segmentation of the Off-Peak Wine Tourist in Canada’s Niagara Region, International Business & Economics Research Journal. Volume 4, Number 8, 2005.

Education
PhD Social Demography, Concordia University, Montreal, PQ
WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits

 Research
Canadian wines in the international marketplace.

Education
BSc Agr (Hon), Horticultural Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
MSc, Environmental Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
BEd, University of Western Ontario, London, Ont.
PhD, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ont.

Teaching
4P30 – Grape Pest Management (Sessional lecturer)
2P99 – Grapevine Biology
2P45 – Grapevine Cultural Practices

Research
Vine winter hardiness; MALB, integrated pest management, pesticide application technology; vineyard site suitability; viticultural practices and economics.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Fisher, H.K., H.W. Fraser, K. Ker, K. Slingerland, R. Brewster, W. Heinan and R. Dunford. 2009. Wind Machine Project Success: Better Data, Better Decisions, and Better Information Delivery. AJEV 60 (4):553A.

Fraser, H.W., K. Slingerland, K. Ker, H.K. Fisher, R. Brewster. 2009. Reducing Cold Injury to Grapes through the Use of Wind Machines. Final Report Can Advance Project ADV-161. 30 pp.

Fraser, H.W., Slingerland, K., Ker, K., Fisher, H.K., Brewster, R. 2008. Wind Machines for Minimizing Cold Injury. Infosheet. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. February 2008.

Ker, K.W., Slingerland, K., Fraser, H., and Fisher, K.H. 2007. Ontario’s Experience with Wind Machines for Winter Injury Protection of Grapevines and Tender Fruit. pp.75-78 Proceedings “Understanding & Preventing Freeze Damage in Vineyards” Columbia, MO. December 5-6, 2007 107 pp

Education
B.Sc., Zoology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
M.Sc., Entomology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
PhD., Entomology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Research
Epidemiology of insect-borne plant diseases on grapevines; development of integrated pest management programs for grapes using chemical and non-chemical methods.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Landolt, P.J., Lowery, D.T., Wright, L.C., Smithhisler, C., Gúedot, C., and James, D.G. 2010. Trap response of cutworm moths (Abagrotis orbis) to a sex-attractant lure in grape vineyards, Canadian Entomologist, 142(2), pp. 135-142.

Lowery, D.T. and Mostafa, A.M. 2010. Cutworm species (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) feeding on grapevines in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, with notes on rearing, Canadian Entomologist, 142(2), pp. 173-180.

Olivier, C.Y., D. T. Lowery & L.W. Stobbs. 2009. Phytoplasma diseases and their relationships with insect and plant hosts in Canadian horticultural and field crops. The Canadian Entomologist 141: 425-462.

Neilsen, G.H., D.T. Lowery, T. Forge & D. Neilsen. 2009. Organic fruit production in British Columbia. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 89: 677-692.

Olivier, C.Y., Lowery, D.T., Stobbs, L.W., Vincent, C., Galka, B., Saguez, J., Bittner, L.A., Johnson, R., Rott, M., Masters, C., and Green, M. 2009. First Report of Aster Yellow Phytoplasmas (‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’) in Canadian Grapevines, Plant Disease, 93: 669.

Sholberg, P.L., Lowery, T., Bowen, P., Haag, P., and Walker, M. 2008. Effect of early leaf stripping on bunch rot, powdery mildew and sour rot of wine grapes. Pages 199-212 In: Crop Protection Research Advances. E.N. Burton and P.V. Williams eds. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Hauppauge, NY.

Bowen, P.A., Usher, K.B., Bogdanoff, C.P., and Lowery, D.T. 2008. Making Wine for Science, British Columbia Fruit Grower Magazine, 6(3), pp. 15-17.

Bowen, P.A., Usher, K.B., Lowery, D.T., Neilsen, G.H., Sholberg, P.L., O’Gorman, D.T., and Cliff, M.A. 2008. Sustainable production of high quality wine grapes. Annual Report, AAFC Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Agassiz and Summerland, BC.

Lowery, D.T. & G.J.R. Judd. 2007. First record of the western grape leafhopper, Erythroneura elegantula Osborn, in Canada. Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia. 104: 3-8.

Lowery, D.T., S.V. Triapitsyn & G.J.R. Judd. 2007. Leafhopper host plant associations for Anagrus parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia. 104: 9-15.

Education
BSc (Agr.) Plant Protection, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
MSc Plant Pathology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
PhD Plant Pathology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Teaching
Sessional lecturer Dept. of Biological Sciences, Brock University:
BIOL 1F90 – Concepts in Biology
BIOL 2P93 – Introduction to Botany
BIOL 2P96 – Biology of Fungi
BIOL 3P91 – Plant Physiology
BIOL/OEVI 4P30 – Grape Pest Management

Research
Etiology of sour rot; grape fungal pathology; integrated pest management.

Selected Publications and Presentations
McFadden-Smith, W. 2009. Bunch rot diseases may be a challenge again in 2009. Tender Fruit Grape Vine, Sept.-Oct. 2009.

McFadden-Smith, W. 2009. Bacterial spot of Stone Fruit a Challenge in 2009. Tender Fruit Grape Vine, Sept.-Oct. 2009.

McFadden-Smith, W. 2009. Pesticides and pH. Tender Fruit Grape Vine, July-Aug. 2009.

McFadden-Smith, W. 2009. Defining degrees of control on pesticide labels. Tender Fruit Grape Vine, May-June, 2009.

McFadden-Smith, W. and H. Fraser. 2009. Options for Oriental Fruit Moth Management in Ontario Tender Fruit Orchards, March-April, 2009.

McFadden-Smith, W. and H. Fraser. 2009. Options for Grape Berry Moth Management in Ontario Vineyards, March-April, 2009.

McFadden-Smith, W. 2009. Fungicide Options Table, March-April, 2009.

McFadden-Smith, W. 2009. Efficacy of treatments for control of Botrytis bunch rot and sour rot of grapevine, 2008: Plant Disease Management Reports: 3:SMF003.

Hoshkiw-Tombs, K. and W. McFadden-Smith. 2009. Efficacy of Serenade formulations for control of powdery mildew of grapevine, 2008: Plant Disease Management Reports: 3:SMF004.

McFadden-Smith, W. 2009. Fungicides for control of grapevine downy mildew, 2008: 3:SMF007.

McFadden-Smith, W. 2009. Defining degrees of control on pesticide labels. Hort Matters, 13 May 2009.

McFadden-Smith, W. 2009. Fungicide Options Table Tender Fruit Grape Vine, April 2009.

Huffman, L. and W. McFadden-Smith. 2009. Chateau Herbicide registered for Stone Fruit. Tender fruit Grape Vine, March 2009.

McFadden-Smith, W. and H. Fraser. 2009. Options for grape berry moth management in Ontario vineyards. Tender fruit Grape, April 2009.

McFadden-Smith, W. 2009. Fungal Trunk diseases: a threat to aging vineyards? Tender Fruit Grape Vine, February 2009

McFadden-Smith, W. 2009. Rotating pesticides to delay the development of resistance. Tender Fruit Grape Vine February 2009

Education
BSc., Biochemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
MSc., Plant Pathology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.

Research
Develop molecular tools to study fungi and bacteria to help understand and manage their impact on plant health of wine grape.

Selected Publications and Presentations
O’Gorman, D.T., Haag, P. and Sholberg, P.L. 2010. First report of Eutypa dieback and other emerging grapevine disease in the Okanagan valley. Can. Plant Dis. Survey, 90:158-160.

Leung, C., Haag, P. and O’Gorman D.T. DMI fungicide resistance in grape powdery mildew in the Okanagan valley. 2010 Joint Annual Meeting and Conference, Canadian Phytopathological Society with the Pacific Division of the American Phytopathological Society. UBC campus, Vancouver BC.

O’Gorman, D.T., Haag, P. and Sholberg, P.L. 2009. New diseases causing decline of wine grapes in the Okanagan valley. Can. Plant Dis. Survey, 89:140-143.

O’Gorman, D.T., Haag, P. and Sholberg, P. 2009. Grapevine root and trunk diseases in the Okanagan valley. The 10th Annual Enology & Viticulture Conference. Penticton BC.

O’Gorman, D.T., and Haag, P., Stokes, S.C., Sholberg, P.L., and Forge, T.A. 2008. Grapevine trunk diseases in the Okanagan valley. The 9th Annual Enology & Viticulture Conference. Penticton BC.

Bowen, P.A., Usher, K.B., Lowery, D.T., Neilsen, G.H., Sholberg, P.L., O’Gorman, D.T., and Cliff, M.A. 2008. Sustainable production of high quality wine grapes. Annual Report, AAFC Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Agassiz and Summerland, BC.

Education

B.Sc. Biology, Redeemer University
M.Sc. Environmental Biology, University of Guelph
Ph.D. Biology, Dalhousie University

Research

Research focuses on the ecology and biology of economically important insects and mites in fruit crops, with the goal of improving pest management through a better understanding of how to integrate biological, cultural, physical, and chemical control methods

Selected Publications and Presentations

McFadden-Smith, W., S. Poojari and J. Renkema. 2020. Ontario grape virus research report. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention. Niagara Falls ON, 19-20 Feb.

Renkema, J.M., and D. Smith. 2020. Effects of sweet alyssum flowers and their volatile compounds on Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) in the laboratory. Journal of Applied Entomology. 144: 968-971. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jen.12803.

Renkema, J.M., R. Buitenhuis, and R.H. Hallett. 2017. Reduced Drosophila suzukii infestation in berries using deterrent compounds and laminate polymer flakes. Insects. 8:117; doi:10.3390/insects8040117.

Frewin A., J.M. Renkema, H. Fraser, and R.H. Hallett. 2017. Evaluation of attractants for monitoring Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 110: 1156-1163.

Renkema, J.M., D. Wright, R. Buitenhuis, and R.H. Hallett. 2016. Plant essential oils and potassium metabisulfite as repellents for Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Scientific Reports. 6: 21432. doi:10.1038/srep21432.

Renkema, J.M., R. Buitenhuis, and R.H. Hallett. 2014. Optimizing trap design and trapping protocols for Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 107: 2107-2118.

Education
BSc Agr (Hons II), Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
MSc (Hons), Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
PhD, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
DSc Agric., University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Research
Viticulture; canopy management; crop load; vine balance.

Selected Publications and Presentations
SMART, R.E., 2005. Warmer vineyards ahead. Practical Winery & Vineyard. January/February, 72.

SMART, R.E., 2005. Scrutinizing hang-time trend. Practical Winery & Vineyard. March/April, 10-12.

SMART, R.E., 2005. High wine pH revisited in Madrid. Australian & New Zealand Wine Industry Journal. 20.2, 12-13.

SMART, R.E., 2005. Two crops a year in India. Australian & New Zealand Wine Industry Journal 20.1, 13-14.

SMART, R.E., 2004. Successful irrigation in Monterey County. Practical Winery & Vineyard. January/February, 84-85.

SMART, R.E., 2004.Spanish grapegrowers embrace some modern practices. Australian & New Zealand Wine Industry Journal. January/February, 67-69.

SMART, R.E., 2004. Syrah disorder: new worry for California vineyards? Practical Winery and Vineyard. May/June, 83-87.

SMART, R.E., 2004. Late season leaf health in cool climates. Australian & New Zealand Wine Industry Journal. 19.3, 44-45.

SMART, R.E. 2004. Shame on us. Australian & New Zealand Wine Industry Journal. 19.4, 10-11.

SMART, R.E. 2004. Terroir unmasked. Wine Business Monthly. June, 34-38.

SMART, R.E. 2004. Beauty, Viognier and Smart-Dyson at R.H. Phillips. Practical Winery & Vineyard. July/August, 91-93.

SMART, R.E., 2004. Psychological – not physiological – ripening? Practical Winery and Vineyard. September/October.

SMART, R.E., 2004. Psychological, not physiological ripening? Australian & New Zealand Wine Industry Journal. 19.5, 86-88.

SMART, R.E., 2004. Things are hotting up! Australian & New Zealand Wind Industry Journal. 19.6, 11-14.

SMART, R.E., 2004. Vineyard Design the best way. Practical Winery and Vineyard. November/December, 82.

Education
Hotel Business Diploma, Hotel & Catering Institute of Cyprus, Cyprus
BSc, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
Certificate in Metallurgy, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
Oenology Diploma, University of California, Davis, CA
MSc, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
PhD, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
Master Certificate in Supply Chain & Logistics Management, York University, Toronto, Ont.

Research
Wine quality; survey of undesirable metabolites in wine; wine authentication.

Selected Publications and Presentations
L.D. Preston, D.E. Block, H. Heymann, G.J. Soleas, A.C. Noble, S.E. Ebeler (2007). Defining Vegetal Aromas in Cabernet Sauvignon using Sensory and Chemical Evaluations. Am. J. Enol & Vitic., 59:2, 2008.

J Spaak, A. Merlocco, G. Tomlinson, G. J. Soleas, B. Morris, P. Picton, C. Notarius, C. Chan, J.S. Floras. Dose related effect of red wine and alcohol on hemodynamics, sympathetic nerve activity and arterial diameter.Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol. 294:H605-H612, 2008.

G.J. Pickering, K. Ker and G.J. Soleas. Determining of the critical stages of processing and tolerance limits for Harmonia axyridis for ‘ladybug taint’ in wine. Vitis 46 (2): 85-90, 2007.

G.J. Soleas, G.J. Pickering. Influence of variety, wine style, vintage and viticultural area on select chemical parameters of Canadian Icewine. Int. J. Food Agri. and Env. Vol.5 (3 & 4): 97-102, 2007.

J. Spaak, A. Merlocco, G.J. Soleas, G. Tomlinson, B.L. Morris, P. Picton, C.F. Notarius, C. Chan, J.S. Floras. Dose-related effects of red wine and ethanol on hemodynamics, sympathetic nerve activity, arterial diameter.AJP-Heart Circ Physiolo294: H1-H8, 2007.

G.J. Soleas, S. Cater. A Global Survey of Levels of Undesirable Metabolites in Wine. ASEV Symposium – Managing Microbial Flora. Reno, Nevada, USA, 2007.

Education
PhD, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA
MSc, International Social Science Council, Rueda, Spain

Research

• Etiology, biology, epidemiology, and control of plant diseases caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses in perennial woody crops (grapevines, fruit and nut trees, and small fruits)
• Traditional and molecular detection and identification of plant pathogens
• Mycology and fungal taxonomy
• Phylogenetics

Selected Publications and Presentations

Hrycan, J., Hart, M., Bowen, P., Forge, T., Úrbez-Torres, J. R. 2020. Grapevine trunk disease Fungi: their role as latent pathogens and stress factors that may favor disease development in grapevines. Phytopathologia Mediterranea59(3):395-424. https://doi.org/10.14601/Phyto-11275

Poojari, S., Moreau, D. L., Kahl, D., Ritchie, M., Ali, S., and Úrbez-Torres, J. R. 2020. Disease incidence and genetic variability of economically important grapevine viruses in Nova Scotia. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 42(4):584-594. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2020.1730443

Bowen, P., Bogdanoff, C., Poojari, S., Usher, K., Lowery, T., and Úrbez-Torres, J. R. 2020. Effects of grapevine red blotch disease on Cabernet franc vine physiology, bud hardiness, and fruit and wine quality. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture 71:308-318.
https://doi.org/10.5344/ajev.2020.20011
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Gramaje, D., Úrbez-Torres, J. R., and Sosnowski, M. R. 2018. Managing grapevine trunk diseases with respect to etiology and epidemiology: current strategies and future prospects. Plant Disease 102:12-39.
https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-17-0512-FE

Poojari, S., Boulé, J., DeLury, N., Lowery, D. T., Rott, M., Schmidt, A-M., and Úrbez-Torres, J. R. 2017. Epidemiology and genetic diversity of Grapevine leafroll-associated viruses in British Columbia Plant Disease 101:2088-2097.
https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-17-0497-RE

Poojari, S., Lowery, T., Rott, M., Schmidt, A-M., and Úrbez-Torres, J. R. 2017. Occurrence and genetic diversity of Grapevine red blotch-associated virus in British Columbia. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 39:201-211.
https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2017.1312532

Úrbez-Torres, J.R., O’Gorman, D.T., Haag, P., Bowen, P., and Lowery, T. 2015. Development of a DNA macroarray for the detection and identification of fungal pathogens causing decline of young grapevines. Phytopathology 105:1373-1388
https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-15-0069-R

Úrbez-Torres, J.R., Haag, P., Bowen, P., and O’Gorman, D.T. 2014. Grapevine Trunk Diseases in British Columbia: Incidence and characterization of the fungal pathogens associated with esca and Petri diseases of grapevine. Plant Disease 98:456-468.https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-13-0523-RE
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Úrbez-Torres, J.R., Haag, P., Bowen, P., and O’Gorman, D.T. 2014. Grapevine Trunk Diseases in British Columbia: Incidence and characterization of the fungal pathogens associated with black foot disease of grapevine. Plant Disease 98:469-482.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-13-0524-RE
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Úrbez-Torres, J.R., Phillips, A.J.L., and Gubler, W.D. 2015.  Botryosphaeria Dieback. In:  Compendium of Grape Diseases, Disorders, and Pests, 2nd Edition.  W. F. Wilcox, W. D. Gubler, and J. K. Uyemoto, eds. APS Press, St Paul, MN. p. 33-39.

Úrbez-Torres, J.R., Poojari, S., Bowen, P., Bogdanoff, C., Lowery, T., Usher, K., McFadden-Smith, W., and Moreau, D. 2021. Grapevine leafroll disease: current status and impacts on plant health and fruit quality in Canada. Canadian Grapevine Certification Network Webinar Series. March 25, 2021. (Videoconference)

Úrbez-Torres, J.R. 2020. Further studies on powdery mildew resistance in the Okanagan Valley. Oral presentation at the 21^st, Annual Growers Supply Horticulture Show. February 27, 2020. Oliver, BC, Canada.

Úrbez-Torres, J.R. 2020. Grapevine Trunk Diseases: Where They Come From and How to Control Them. Oral presentation at the Ontario Vegetable and Fruit Convection. February 19-20, 2020. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Úrbez-Torres, J.R. 2019. Managing emerging diseases in a young and developing grape growing region. Oral presentation at the Mourou-Stickland Mobility Program. October 16, 2019. Bordeaux, France.

Úrbez-Torres, J. R.2019. Botryosphaeriaceae species causing grapevine trunk  diseases: a  worldwide perspective. Oral presentation at the International Seminar on Etiology and Control of Grapevine Trunk Diseases Caused by Botryosphaeriaceae. University of Chile. March 13, 2019. Santiago de Chile, Chile.

Úrbez-Torres, J.R. 2015. Grapevine trunk diseases in British Columbia: Challenges in controlling a complex disease under challenging environmental conditions. Oral presentation at the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action FA 1303 Workshop ‘Sustainable Control of Grapevine Trunk Diseases: current state and future prospects’. June 23-24, 2015. Cognac, France.

Úrbez-Torres, J.R.2013. Grapevine canker diseases: advances and findings over the past decade. Acta Phytopathologica SINCA 43:209.

Oral presentation at the 10^th International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP). August 25-30, 2013. Beijing, China.

Úrbez-Torres, J.R. 2013. Identification and Diagnostic of Grapevine Trunk Disease Pathogens: The Pathway from Disarray to Macroarray. Oral presentation at the 19^th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference. November 25-29, 2013. Auckland, New Zealand.

Education
B.Sc., University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Ph.D., Department of Botany, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Research
Biochemistry of grapes and wine toward improving wine quality.

Selected Publications and Presentations
Owen, S.J., Lafond, M.D., Bowen, P.A., Bogdanoff, C.P., Usher, K.B., and Abrams, S.R. 2009. Profiles of Abscisic Acid and Its Catabolites in Developing Merlot Grape (Vitis vinifera) Berries, American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 60(3), pp. 277-284.

Neilsen, G.H., Neilsen, D., Bowen, P.A., Bogdanoff, C.P., Usher, K.B., Rabie, B., Herbert, L.C., and Losso, I. 2009. Crop load and irrigation management. First year effects on nutrition , vigour, yield and quality of Merlot grapes, 10th Annual Enology & Viticulture Conference and Trade Show, Penticton, BC, Canada, July 20-21, 2009.

Bowen, P.A., Usher, K.B., Bogdanoff, C.P., and Lowery, D.T. 2008. Making Wine for Science, British Columbia Fruit Grower Magazine, 6(3), pp. 15-17.

Bowen, P.A., Usher, K.B., Lowery, D.T., Neilsen, G.H., Sholberg, P.L., O’Gorman, D.T., and Cliff, M.A. 2008. Sustainable production of high quality wine grapes. Annual Report, AAFC Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Agassiz and Summerland, BC.

Usher, K.B. 2008. Micro-Oxygenation Research at PARC, BC Wine Grape Council Newsletter, 2(2), pp. 5.

Usher, K.B. 2008. Vineyard Influences on Chardonnay aromatics, 2008 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Gorwers’ Convention, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada, February 20-21, 2008.

Usher, K.B. 2008. Vineyard Influences on Pinot noir anthocyanins, 2008 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Gorwers’ Convention, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada, February 20-21, 2008.