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Viticulturist expert endorses the development of terpene vineyard fungicide
Dr Richard Smart, one of the best qualified viticulturists in the world, has today welcomed the development of a terpene vineyard fungicide as currently being developed by Eden Research plc, the agrochemical and pharmaceutical company.
Dr Smart comments:
“I am excited by the prospects of this totally organic fungicide, with demonstrated effectiveness against the major fungal pathogens of grapevines. I look forward to working with Eden Research to have the product evaluated in the major grape growing countries of the world.”
Dr Smart has spent over 40 years pioneering studies in vineyards and undertook some of the world’s first experiments with implementing drip irrigation systems in vineyards. He has published over 250 articles including theses, books, conference papers and reports on vineyard efficiency and development.
The fungicide is currently being trialled in vineyards and the results of these trials will be available upon the completion of the Southern Hemisphere’s 2004-2005 growing season.
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Notes to Editors:
Eden Research plc
Eden Research plc is an agrochemical and pharmaceutical company which specialises in the development of natural, organic solutions to medical and agricultural problems. The Company focuses on developing new solutions with partners which have a real commercial possibility of creating value.
Eden Research is listed on the UK’s OFEX market and is a UK based company which develops products for across the globe.
Dr Richard Smart
Richard Smart, one of the world’s best qualified viticulturists, has spent his career as both an academic and consultant in vineyards. He has received many awards over his career, including most recently in November 2004 ‘International Wine Personality of the Year for Innovation’, by leading UK Wine International magazine.
At present Dr Smart is Managing Director of Smart Viticulture, an international vineyard consulting business founded in 1991. Smart Viticulture has consulted over 200 clients in 22 different countries.