Session Description

Grapevine trunk diseases (GTD) have been one of the most harmful threats to grapevines over the past 30 years and remain a major concern for growers in Nova Scotia. These diseases affect not only mature vineyards but also young vines and replacements, leading to stunted growth, reduced vigor, decreased productivity and shortened lifespan, which result in significant economic losses.

In this webinar, we will explore the causes and mitigation strategies for GTD, with expert guidance from Dr. José Ramón Úrbez Torres, the “Vine Doctor.” 

Event Details

April 30, 2025
1:00PM – 2:30PM  

Moderator

Katarina Vucic P.Ag, MSc, DipWSET, Viticulture Specialist, kvucic@perennia.ca 

Guest Speaker

José Ramón Úrbez Torres, Ph.D. Research Scientist – Plant Pathology | Chercheur Scientifique – Phytopathologie Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada

Dr. Urbez-Torres currently works at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Summerland Research and Development Centre in Summerland, British Columbia. He conducts research in Plant Pathology and focusses on the etiology, biology, epidemiology and control of fungal, bacterial, and virus diseases of grapevines and tree fruits.

Questions?

Katarina Vucic
kvucic@perennia.ca
Phone: 902-599-1390 

Registration

Registration is required.
The registration deadline is April 29, 2025.
There is no cost to attend.