Grapes
New York state is ranked fourth in the nation for grape production and Cornell AgriTech has an important connection to the success of this industry. We cover the spectrum of grower needs in the areas of grape breeding, best horticultural practices and disease and pest management. In the past 100 years, Cornell AgriTech has released 59 juice, table and wine grape varieties adapted to cool climates. Our experts are at the forefront of evolving disease and pest conditions in New York state and perform innovative research to help growers overcome challenges in order to produce the healthiest grapes possible.




VitisGen2 robots advance grape breeding
Our experts help growers across New York state improve the quality and productivity of vineyards.
We utilize the latest technologies to grow the success of the New York grape industry.
UV light is used to suppress powdery mildew in grapes.
Innovative approaches such as the Efficient Vineyard Project led by Terry Bates help growers make more informed decisions.
Lake Erie grape research
Our grape experts

Senior Extension Associate (retired)
School of Integrative Plant Science
Horticulture Section
Cornell AgriTech
- (315) 787-2448
- tem2 [at] cornell.edu

Assistant Professor and Susan Eckert Lynch Faculty Fellow
School of Integrative Plant Science
Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section
Cornell AgriTech
- (315) 787-2447
- kg557 [at] cornell.edu

Adjunct Associate Professor
School of Integrative Plant Science
Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section
Cornell AgriTech
- (315) 787-2442
- lance.cadledavidson [at] ars.usda.gov

Professor Emeritus
School of Integrative Plant Science
Horticulture Section
Plant Breeding and Genetics Section
Cornell AgriTech
- (315) 787-2239
- bir1 [at] cornell.edu
- (315) 787-2345
- gme1 [at] cornell.edu

Professor
School of Integrative Plant Science
Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section
Cornell AgriTech
- (315) 787-2487
- mf13 [at] cornell.edu
- (315) 787-2268
- akm87 [at] cornell.edu

Associate Professor
School of Integrative Plant Science
Horticulture Section
Cornell AgriTech
- (315) 787-2463
- jpl275 [at] cornell.edu
Grape expertise

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