Nicholas Mackie, a Master of Science in Biological Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis titled “Effect of Pruning and Shoot Thinning on the Physiology and Cost of Production of Pinot noir in Ontario, Canada” on Tuesday, September 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The defence will take place in Plaza 600F.

The examination committee includes: Melanie Pilkington, Chair; Justin Scheiner  (Texas A&M University), External Examiner; Jim Willwerth, Supervisor;  Jennifer Kelly and Wendy McFadden-Smith, Supervisory Committee Members.