Graduate Assistantship- The Department of Horticultural Sciences at Cornell University at the Geneva Campus invites applications for a Ph.D. (three years) in the field of horticulture. Qualifications are a MS in a plant science-related area, preferably with an emphasis on whole-plant physiology. Successful applicant will work in the area of viticultural management practices to optimize fruit and wine composition. Preferred starting date is May or August 2007. The 12 month assistantship includes tuition, stipend and health insurance. Application information can be found at www.gradschool.cornell.edu. Interested applicants should send applications to Graduate Field Assistant, Field of Horticulture, 134 A Plant Science, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853 or complete online at http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=1 by January 5, 2007 for fall admission.  For more information contact Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel at 630 W. North St.-NYSAES, Dept. Horticultural Sciences, Geneva, NY 14456, justinev@umext.umass.edu. EO/AAE

Extension Instructor

The Oregon State University-Southern Oregon Research & Extension Center located in southern Oregon seeks exceptional candidates for a regional viticulturist position at the Instructor level. This is a part-time .50 FTE, 12-month (100% fixed-term) position. The successful candidate will develop a progressive viticulture Extension and applied research program for the southern Oregon wine industry. We are particularly interested in programs to support sustainable management practices for warm climate Vitis vinifera grapes in Southern Oregon’s diverse growing regions. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic, high-profile industry and the faculty of the Southern Oregon Research & Extension Center at Oregon State University. Required qualifications include a BS in horticulture, viticulture, or related science with demonstrated interest in delivering Extension educational programs with a strong applied research component; demonstrated capacity for intellectual curiosity, and creativity; evidence of ability to obtain funding to support Extension and applied research programs/projects, including state and national funding sources for agriculture, conservation, tourism, etc.; evidence of ability for both leadership and collaboration to develop new educational approaches that include contemporary media technologies, interdisciplinary teams, field plot research, demonstrations, and on-farm trials in collaboration with growers; demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills with keen interest in working with viticulturists and practitioners. Preferred qualifications include viticulture industry experience, experience in integrated farm systems, experience working with diverse publics, and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Appointment to the position may be effective January 1, 2007. To view full position announcement, visit the  Oregon State University Extension Service website http://extension.oregonstate.edu/home/jobs.html or contact Extension Service Operations Center, Human Resources Unit, Oregon State University, 108 Ballard Extension Hall Corvallis, OR 97331-3602 Phone: 541-737-8732  Fax: 541-737-4095 or e-mail: kelly.peck@oregonstate.edu or philip.vanbuskirk@oregonstate.edu . Closing Date: 11/03/06 at 5 p.m.  OSU is an AA/EOE.

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Clonal Selection

1995

Table of Contents

Clonal selection in France. Methods, organization, and use.
R. Boidron
1-7

Study of clone performance at Chateau Haut-Brion.
J. Delmas
8-11

Clonal selection of Bordeaux varieties.
P. Leclair
12-16

Aspects of clonal selection in Burgundy.
R. Bernard
17-19

Grapevine clonal selection in Piedmont (Northwest Italy): Focus on Nebbiolo and Barbera.
F. Mannini
20-32

Clonal selection in Champagne.
J. M. Barillere, A. Collas, C. Bougerey, and C. Palge
33-39

Preliminary results from an Oregon Pinot noir clonal trial.
S. F. Price and B. T. Watson
40-44

Pinot noir clonal research in New York.
R. M. Pool, T. Henick-Kling, G. E. Howard, B. K. Gavitt, and T. J. Johnson
45-51

Clonal selection, evaluation, and multiplication in Australia.
R. M. Cirami and A. J. W. Ewart
52-59

Sangiovese in Tuscany.
M. Paoletti
60-69

Aims and achievements of clonal selection at Geisenheim.
J. Schmid, R. Ries, and E. H. Riihl
70-73

Evaluation of winegrape clones in coastal California: Current activities and future prospects.
J. A. Wolpert
74-80

Comparison of fourteen selections of Cabernet Sauvignon.
J. W. Aiken, A. A. Bell, G. C. Hansen, and T. B. Selfridge
81-83

Interaction of genotype and training system on the quality of Sauvignon produced in Friuli (Northeastern Italy).
G. Colugnati, F. Bregant, F. Battistutta, and R. Zironi
84-88

Comparison of Chardonnay clones for winemaking in Friuli.
F. Battistutta, G. Colugnati, L. Gottardo, and R. Zironi
89-92

Comparison of Merlot and Chardonnay clones in Monterey County: A preliminary report.
L. J. Bettiga
93-95

Comparisons of viticultural and enological characteristics of two Petit Verdot selections.
R. Blazer and D. Roberts
96-98

Characterization of biotypes of Sangiovese as a basis for clonal selection.
A. Calo, A. Costacurta, G. Paludetti, M. Crespan, M. Giust, E. Egger, A. Grasselli, P. Storchi, D. Borsa, and R. Di Stefano
99-104

Study of genetic variability of Sangiovese ecotypes as a tool for new strategies in clonal selection.
F. Campostrini, L. De Micheli, M. Bogoni, and A. Scienza
105-110

Comparison of registered selections of French Colombard and Chenin blanc with and without thermotherapy.
L. P. Christensen, D. A. Golino, and M. M. Moriyama
111-113

Clonal selection carried out on Sangiovese in Tuscany.
R. Bandinelli, P. L. Pisani, F. Ferrini, and G. B. Mattii
114-117

Characteristics of four Chardonnay selections.
N. Goldschmidt and D. Kenworthy
118-120

Grapevine selection in Hungary.
E. Hajdu
121-123

Studies on varietal vine selection.
E. Hadju, F. Korosi, and E. Jezierska Szabo
124-126

Chardonnay clones from the Dry Creek Valley.
M. Lyon and G. Vierra
127-128

Clonal effects on Pinot noir yield and wine quality parameters.
M. Mochizuki, L. Donovan, J. Aiken, and M. Walsh
129-132

The interaction of crop level and clone on the enological and viticultural characteristics of Merlot.
D. Roberts and R. Blazer
133-136

Ampelometric assessment of clonal variability in the Sangiovese winegrape cultivar.
O. Silvestroni and C. Intrieri
137-142

New strategies to optimize clonal variability of Pinot noir to Trentino environment (Northeastern Italy).
M. Stefanini, F. Iacono, and D. Porro
143-147

Research on Sangiovese R10 in different Chianti Classico areas.
P. Storchi, E. Egger, and L. Raspini
148-152

Evaluation of five Zinfandel clones and one Primitivo clone for red wine in the Lodi appellation of California.
P. S. Verdegaal and C. Rous
153-156

Clonal selection of Chardonnay grapevines in South Africa.
C. P. Visser
157-158

Evaluation of six registered clones of Cabernet Sauvignon.
D. Williams and A. Bledsoe
159-163

Wine in Context: Nutrition, Physiology, Policy

Proceedings of the Symposium on Wine and Health, 1996

Table of Contents

Cross cultural aspects of drinking, alcohol abuse, and alcoholism.
D. J. Pittman
1-5

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and antioxidants.
R. L. Walzem and R. J. Hansen
6-12

Red wine, atherosclerosis, and coronary thrombosis.
J. D. Folts, B. Begolli, and D. Shanmuganayagam
13-15

Wine and cancer.
S. E. Ebeler and M. A. Weber
16-18

Ethyl carbamate.
L. F. Bisson
19-25

Allergy to wine.
V. A. Marinkovich
26-28

Headache and wine.
M. A. Daeschel
29-34

Sulfites, wine, and health.
A. T. Bakalinsky
35-42

The in vitro effect of red wine on Helicobacter pylori.
K. C. Fugelsang and C. J. Muller
43-45

Fetal alcohol risk: A current perspective.
D. Whitten
46-49

Why wine can be part of a healthy diet and life-style.
E. Holmgren
50-53

Wine as part of a healthful diet: Cross-cultural perspectives.
D. B. Heath
54-57

Moderate alcohol consumption: Beneficial to your health?
R. C. Ellison
58-61

Making sense of health claims for alcohol: To whose health?
G. A. Hacker
62-65

The antidote to alcohol abuse: Sensible drinking messages.
S. Peele and A. Brodsky
66-70

An approach to sensible drinking message.
R. Harding
71-80

Government regulations and the wine industry.
W. T. Earle
81-84

The implications of the 1995 Dietary Guidelines for the USDA food guide pyramid.
E. Kennedy
85-87

Should we recommend consumption of wine or other alcoholic beverages to help prevent coronary heart disease?
M. H. Criqui
88-89

Table of Contents

FORWARD
ii

CRITERIA USED FOR ROOTSTOCK SELECTION IN FRANCE
Jacques J. Delas
1

EVALUATION OF ROOTSTOCKS FOR PHYLLOXERA INFESTED VINEYARDS IN AUSTRALIA
John R. Whiting and Gregory A. Buchanan
15

GRAPEVINE ROOTSTOCK PERFORMANCE UNDER DIVERSE CONDITIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
James M. Southey
27

ROOTSTOCK USE IN CALIFORNIA: HISTORY AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
James A. Wolpert
52

FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR ROOTSTOCK BREEDING
M. Andrew Walker
60

ROOTSTOCK RESEARCH FOR THE NORTHEAST UNITED STATES
Robert M. Pool, Gary E. Howard, R.M. Dunst, W.G. Smith and Alice M. Wise
69

POTENTIAL INTERACTIONS BETWEEN ROOTSTOCKS AND GRAPEVINE LATENT VIRUSES
Deborah A. Golino
76

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
83