Abstract:
Symposium Convener: L.E. Williams
International Scientific Committee: B.A. Bravdo (Israel); V. Colova-Tsolova (USA); H. Schultz (Germany); M. Thomas (Australia) and A. Iandolino (USA).
Acknowledgements
Dr.
Williams would like to thank Drs.
Mark Thomas, Violeta Colova-Tsolova and Hans Schults for their assistance in organizing the following special sessions: the International Grape Genome Program, Grapevine Transformation and Climate Change and Viticulture, respectively. Special thanks are due to Ms.
JoAnn Coviello who assisted with all communications to authors in the preparation and revisions of the manuscripts for the proceedings. Lastly, thanks are due to Beringer Vineyards, E. & J. Gallo Winery, J. Lohr Winery, Niebaun-Coppola Estate Winery, Ravenswood Winery, Robert Mondavi Winery, Opus One, Simpson Meadow Winery, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Sterling Vineyards, and Talley Vineyards for their donation of time and wines to the symposium.
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