2026 poster Session

research Reports on Display

Poster Sessions 2026

Research Reports on Display

Wednesday, June 17, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm & Thursday, June 18, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Authors present their poster research during the Regional Wine Reception (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm) Wednesday, June 17. Grand Ballroom 100A, Boise Centre, Boise Idaho

Student Flash Talks

Wednesday, June 17, 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm.

Some student poster presenters have been assigned oral, 3.25-minute Flash Talks. These presentations will provide additional opportunities for interaction between conference attendees and student researchers.

View the Enology and Viticulture Flash Talk schedules.

Chair:

To be announced

Comparative Study of Commercially Available Malolactic Bacteria in Wine
Ayodeji Adeniyi, Novonesis, North Carolina
Pre-exposure to High Sugar to Adapt Metschnikowia pulcherrima Strains and Their Impacts on Chardonnay Fermentation
Ipek Aktuna, Middle East Technical University, Türkiye
The Impact of Entry Proof on the Extraction Kinetics of Volatile Compounds in Charred Oak Casks
Mackenzie Aragon, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
High-Throughput Cold Hardiness Assessment of Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundafolia Michx) Cane and Reproductive Tissue
Jenna Goddard, University of Kentucky, Lexington
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:24:45 pm
Immobilization of Oenococcus Oeni as a Strategy to Optimize Malolactic Fermentation in Wine Under Unfavorable Conditions
Gisselle Raquel Apud, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Argentina
Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Filtration and Enzyme Treatment to Remediate Wildfire Smoke in Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
Paula Eschen, United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, California
Spectrofluorometric Fingerprinting with Machine Learning to Triage Smoke Taint Risk in Wine
Brandt Bastow, University of California, Davis
Physiological Means to Lessen Virus Load in Leafroll Infected Grapevines to Restore the Infected Vineyards
Bhaskar Bondada, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
Impact of Foliar Fertilization on Polyphenols Against Abiotic Stress
Daniele Pizzinato, OENOFRANCE, France
Acid from Bubbles Not From a Bag Glucose Oxidase Treatment for High pH Juice
Don Caldwell, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces,
Oxidation-Reduction Potential Monitoring during Alcoholic Fermentation of Rhône Varietals from California
Jordan Wright, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Effects of Macro-Oxygenation and Oxidation-Reduction Potential Control on Syrah Wines
Jordan Wright, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Reductive Versus Oxidative Winemaking Effects on the Chemical Composition and Sensory Profile of Vermentino Wines
Amelia Pargellis, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:34:30 pm
Reductive Versus Oxidative Juice Handling during Fermentation of Rosé Wines
Amelia Pargellis, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Targeting Reductive and Oxidative Wine Styles Using Hyperoxygenation, NTUs, and Redox Potential in Loureiro Wines
Amelia Pargellis, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Effect of Prefermentation Manipulations on the Balance of Terpenic Gewürztraminer
Julissa Preciado, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:37:45 pm
Effect of Prefermentation Manipulations on the Balance of Red Wines
Julissa Preciado, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Acid Management Strategies on Fortified Tempranillo Wines from Warm Climate in California
Charlotte Drop, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Acid Management in Warm-Climate Tempranillo Wines
Charlotte Drop, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:15:00 pm
Evaluating Verjus as an Acidification Tool for San Joaquin Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Yiliang Cheng, California State University, Fresno
Wine Quality Impacts of a Thyme-Based Vineyard Spray Program
Yiliang Cheng, California State University, Fresno
Cabernet franc Polyphenols: A Popular Virginia Varietal with Highly Varied Phenolic Content
Dennis Cladis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg
Effect of Temperature on Development of Grapevine Scale Insects (Parthenolecanium persicae) in Greenhouses
Paul Cooper, The Australian National University
Perennial Vegetation in Rocky Vineyard Soil Reduces Vine Growth, Increasing Berry Phenolics at the Expense of Yield
Cody Copp, Oregon State University, Central Point
Detection and Abundance of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Oregon Vineyards Vary by Region, Nematode Genus, and Soil Type
Cody Copp, Oregon State University, Central Point
Smoke-Derived Volatile Phenols in Cabernet Sauvignon Wines Respond to Controlled, Variable-rate Smoke Exposure
Cody Copp, Oregon State University, Central Point
Short-term Effects of Compost and Tillage on Vine Yield & Soil Health of Chardonnay Vineyards in California and Oregon
Chiara De Quay, University of California, Davis
Quantitative Analysis of Mousy Off-Flavor Compounds in Wine by Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction GC/MS
Daiki KIYOMICHI, KIRIN Holdings Company, Japan
Quantitative Analysis of Grapevine Red Blotch Associated Virus in the Napa Valley
Jeffrey Maccario, ETS Laboratories, California
Preliminary Characterization of New Mexico Vineyard Soils and Assessment of Nutrient Availability Constraints
Geraldine Diverres, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces
Consumer Sensory and Affective Responses to Wildfire-Impacted Wine: The Influence of Preference, Region, and Labeling
Camilla Sartori, Oregon State University, Corvallis
Preliminary Results with Vitivoltaics in Western Colorado
Shailja Gautam, Colorado State University, Grand Junction
Natural Background Concentrations of Volatile Phenols and Their Glycoconjugates in California Grapes and Wine
Wolfgang Peterson, University of California, Davis
Protein Stabilization in White Wine Using a Flow-Through Fixed-Bed Adsorption Column
Ece Goktayoglu, University of California Davis
Rotation vs Tank Mixing: Practical Rules for Integrating Biofungicides into Traditional Disease Management Programs
Kaitlin Gold, Cornell University, New York
Dose–Response Effects of Ethanol on Oral Sensations: Baseline Data for Non-Alcoholic Wine Formulation
Sydney Goodman, University of California, Davis
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:24:45 pm
Exploring Photosynthetic Traits as Potential Mechanisms of Physiological Tolerance to Spotted Lanternfly Sap-feeding
Andrew Harner, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Winchester
Preliminary Insights Assessing the Effects of Controlled Adult Spotted Lanternfly Infestations on Cabernet franc
Daniela Menendez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Winchester
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:28:00 pm
Characterizing the Effects of Canopy Size on the Severity of Late-Season Dehydration in Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Riley Hibbard, GALLO, California
Malic acid Modulation by Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Development of Novel Deacidifying Strains
Ana Hranilovic, Laffort, France
QTL Mapping of Powdery Mildew Resistance in a ‘Jaeger 70’-Derived Population
Chin-Feng Hwang, Missouri State University, Springfield
Performance of Fungus Resistant Grape Varieties in the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario, Canada
Jennifer Kelly, Brock University, Canada
Water, Not Nitrogen, is the Main Driving Force for Vine Growth and Yield
Navneet Kaur, Washington State University, Prosser
Transcriptome and Metabolite Profiling Reveals Correlation of Smoke Taint Accumulation with Phenylpropanoid Pathway
Chen Liang, University of California, Davis
Scaling a Non-Contact Method for Selective Extraction of Off-Flavor Molecules in Wine
Lik Rong Lim, Oregon State University, Corvallis
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:28:00 pm
Continuous Cold Stabilization via Rapid Selective Crystallization
Aaron Low, amaea Limited, New Zealand
Effect of Vine Spacing and Boron Application on Yield, Fruit Chemistry and Vine Nutrition of Muscadine Cultivar ‘Paulk’
Bijaya Ghimire, University of Georgia, Athens
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:21:30 pm
A Targeted LC-MS/MS Method for Quantifying Amino Acids in Cold-Hardy Grape Juice and Wine
Andrew J. Makowski, Iowa State University, Ames
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:31:15 pm
2,4-D Detected Within Texas AVA Grapevine Rooted Cuttings Negatively Influences Cutting Root Growth and Development
Thayne Montague, Texas Tech University, Lubbock
Field Performance of a ‘Chambourcin’ × ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ Hybrid Population for Cold-Hardy Wine Grape Production
Jennifer Morganthaler, Missouri State University, Springfield
Mythbusting Sulfur Phytotoxicity in Grapes: The Role of Adjuvant and Environmental Conditions on Sulfur Phytotoxicity
Jesse Stevens, Washington State University, Prosser
Integrating UV-C and Canopy Management for Grape Powdery Mildew Control
Jesse Stevens, Washington State University, Prosser
Culture in the Cellar and Beyond: Leadership That Strengthens Teams in Viticulture and Enology
Bernie Mullin, The Aspire Group, Georgia
AI-Integrated Spectroscopy for Early Detection of Grapevine Powdery Mildew
Esmaeil Nasrollahiazar, Michigan State University, Traverse City
New Yeast Strain Promoting Aromatic Complexity and Stability in Cool-Climate Fermentations
Thi H. Nguyen, Enartis USA, California
Fermentation Temperature as a Tool to Limit Hanseniaspora uvarum Proliferation in Spontaneous Wine Fermentations
Cristobal Onetto, The Ohio State University, Columbus
Genetic and Phenotypic Profiling of SO2 Tolerance in Brettanomyces Winery Isolates
Cristobal Onetto, The Ohio State University, Columbus
Grapevine CYP734A13 and CYP734A15 are Both Brassinosteroid-Inactivating Cytochrome P450 Enzymes
Hao Peng, United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, California
Threats Posed to Mechanical Harvested Grapes as Spotted Lanternfly Expands Range in the United States and Mitigation Strategies
Jennifer Phillips Russo, Cornell University, New York
Custom Oligonucleotide Panels for Targeted Detection of Grapevine Viruses using High-Throughput Sequencing
Sudarsana Poojari, Brock University, Canada
Spatio-temporal Analysis of Historical Heatwaves and Production: Impacts on California Grape Varieties
Pietro Previtali, GALLO, California
Leveraging Volatile Sensing for Rapid Detection of Smoke-Derived Signatures in Grapes and Wines
Delaney Dyer, University of California, Davis
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:18:15 pm
Genomic Architecture of Coevolved Resistance and Virulence in Wild North American Vitis-Downy Mildew Pathosystem
Anugya Bhattarai, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
One-shot Evolutionary Genomics of a Wild Vitis-Downy Mildew Pathosystem
Jacob Smith, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Characterizing Airborne Fungal and Bacterial Microbiomes in ‘Chardonnay’ Vineyards Across the United States
Sukhdeep Singh, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Effects of Agrivoltaic Practices on Overwintering and Cultivation of Vitis vinifera ‘Riesling’ in Iowa
Brooke Dietsch, Iowa State University, Ames
Classification of Interspecific Grape Cultivars Based on Polyphenol Composition using A-TEEM™ Spectroscopy
Stephan Sommer, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Innovative Volatile Organic Gas Sensing Machine Predicts Fresh Mushroom Aroma (FMA) Wine’s Taint from Must
Marion Hervé, Moët Hennessy, France
Integrating Extension and Research to Develop Vitis x Muscadinia Hybrids with Improved Disease Resistance and Quality
Jordan Slayden, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Impact of Lachancea thermotolerans Yeast Strains on Acids and Sugars during Chambourcin Wine Fermentation
Amanda Fleming, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:21:30 pm
Evaluation of Film Coatings as a Preventative Strategy for Smoke-derived Phenol Uptake in Wine Grapes
Elizabeth Tomasino, Oregon State University, Corvallis
Phenological Stage Detection in Grapevines Using Time-Lapse Trail Cameras for Disease Management
Manushi B Trivedi, Cornell University, Geneva
Alternatives to Sulfur Dioxide: How Efficient Are They
Brannigan du Preez, Iowa State University, Ames
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:18:15 pm
Valorization of Grape Pomace as a Clean-label Additive in Pre-cooked Pork Sausages
Brannigan du Preez, Iowa State University, Ames
Impact of Exogenous Tetralone Abscisic Acid Applications on the Hormone and Metabolite Profile of Merlot Buds
Rachel Ciccone, Brock University, Canada
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:15:00 pm
Early Detection of GLRaV-3 in a Table and Raisin Grape Germplasm Collection in Central California
Ying Zhai, United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, California
USDA Releases Loose-clustered ‘Vignoles’ Clone That Reduces Late Season Fruit Rots
Timothy Martinson, Cornell University, Geneva
Assessing Carbon Storage Potential of Regeneratively Managed Vineyard Soils
Gwendolyn Richards, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:31:15 pm
Evaluating Foliar Applied Functional Compounds to Mitigate Heat and Water Stress in Cabernet Sauvignon Grapevines
Guadalupe Partida, California State University, Fresno
Flash Talk: June 17, 2026, 5:34:30 pm

Brandt Bastow* | Adam Gilmore | William Drayton | Anita Oberholster

Rapid Detection and Risk Assessment of Smoke-Derived Volatile Phenols: A Chemometric Approach using Spectrofluorometry

Brandt Bastow,* Adam Gilmore, William Drayton and Anita Oberholster

*University of California, Davis, 677 Laugenour Dr., Woodland, CA, 95776, bpbastow@ucdavis.edu

The 2020 wildfires on the United States West Coast highlighted the urgent need for rapid, cost-effective methods to assess smoke exposure in wine. Analytical laboratories were inundated with samples, delaying results by over a month—an impractical timeframe for harvest decisions. Current assessment methods rely on mass spectrometry, which is accurate, but time-intensive and costly. To address these challenges, this research explores absorbance-transmission and excitation-emission matrix (A-TEEM) spectroscopy combined with chemometric modeling as a rapid alternative to quantify smoke-derived volatile phenols and their associated sensory risks. The study involves analyzing wine samples from multiple Northern California vineyards, spanning 10 varietals and several vintages. Sample preparation includes linear dilutions of severely smoke-affected grapes and wines to enhance detection of trace absorbance and fluorescence spectral signatures. Sensory analysis was conducted to determine the levels of various “smoke taint” attributes present in the wine. Single and multi-block chemometric models, employing multivariate and machine learning techniques, are currently being constructed by regressing A-TEEM spectral data against mass spectrometry and sensory analysis reference values. Statistical approaches under evaluation include gray classical least squares, parallel factor analysis, multivariate curve resolution, partial least squares, locally weighted regression (LWR), and extreme gradient boosting. Preliminary results demonstrate strong predictive correlations, with a LWR model achieving an R² of 0.997 for free guaiacol. A-TEEM demonstrates high instrumental repeatability (RSD < 2%), supporting the method’s robustness. This research aims to establish the efficacy of spectrofluorometry as a reliable, cost-effective tool for smoke taint risk assessment, enabling producers to make timely, informed decisions during wildfire-affected harvests.

Funding Support: CDFA 2021 Multi-State Specialty Crop Program

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