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Gregory Dunn
Position: |
Associate Professor (Horticulture & Viticulture), C.R. Roper Fellow in Agricultural Science |
Address: |
LFR, The University of Melbourne, Dookie College, Victoria, 3647 |
Phone: |
+61-3-5833 9288 |
Fax: |
+61-3-5833 9290 |
Email: |
gdunn@unimelb.edu.au |
Teaching:
Horticulture, Viticulture & Plant Physiology
Research:
- Plant water relations in perennial horticultural crops
- Reproductive biology of grapevines
- Yield prediction and regulation in vineyards
Other professional interests:
- Precision Agriculture
- Member of the Editorial Panel of the Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research
- Member of Australian Society of Viticulture & Oenology
Recent projects and consultancies:
- GWRDC & DPI funded project 'Crop regulation for improved wine quality and reduced industry costs' (2003-2006).
- CRCV funded project 'Accelerating the adoption of precision viticulture through participatory trials' (2004-2006).
- HAL, industry and DPI funded project 'Sweeter summer fruit' (2004 –2007).
- GWRDC, CSIRO & DPI project 'Crop control for consistent supply of quality fruit' (2000 –2003).
- IDC (Greater Victoria Winegrapes) funded project 'Improving wine quality and vineyard efficiency by yield regulation' (2003-2004).
- IDC (Greater Victoria Winegrapes) funded project 'Crop forecasting extension and research across Greater Victoria' (2002-2003).
- IDC (Greater Victoria Winegrapes) funded project 'Improving bunch weight prediction in yield forecasting' (2001-2002).
Recent publications:
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WATT, A. M.,DUNN, G. M., May, P. B., Crawford, S. A. and BARLOW,E.W.R. (2008) Development of inflorescence primordia in Vitis Vinifera L. cv. Chardonnay from hot and cool climates. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research 14 (1): 46-53.
- O'Connell, M.G., Goodwin, I. and Dunn, G.M. (2005). Towards a better understanding of crop water requirements in orchards: A case study from the Goulburn Valley. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture (in press)
- Dunn, G.M., Martin, S.R. and Petrie, P.R. (2005) Managing yield variation in vineyards. Proceedings of the Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, 24-29 July 2004, Melbourne, Australia p 51-56.
- Dunn, G.M. and Martin, S.R. (2004). Yield prediction from digital image analysis: A technique with potential for vineyard assessments prior to harvest. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research 10, 196-198.
- Dunn, G.M. and Martin S.R. (2003) The current status of crop forecasting in the Australian wine Industry. Proceedings of the ASVO Seminar Series: Grapegrowing at the Edge, Tanunda, Barossa Valley, South Australia, July 2003 pp. 4-8.
- Dunn, G.M. and Martin, S.R. (2000). Do temperature conditions at budburst affect flower number in Vitis vinifera L. var. Cabernet Sauvignon? Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 6 (2): 116-124.
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Martin, S.R. and Dunn, G.M. (2000). Effect of pruning time and hydrogen cyanamide on budburst and phenology of Vitis vinifera L. var. Cabernet Sauvignon in central Victoria. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 6 (1): 31-39.
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Potential Honours projects:
Honours projects in the general area of viticulture, horticulture and plant physiology might include:
- Effects of irrigation practices on tree and vine physiology, fruit composition and wine quality
- Effects of the environment and cultural practices on sugar accumulation and the accumulation of flavour compounds in wine grapes
- Image analysis of grapevine canopies and reproductive structures to improve yield prediction and management
- The use of remotely sensed imagery to assist winemakers improve fruit assessments prior to harvest
- Physiology and anatomy of inflorescence primordium development in dormant grapevine buds