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Andrea Watt
Position |
PhD Research Candidate |
Location |
Parkville campus |
Address |
LFR Royal Parade, The University of Melbourne, 3010 |
Phone |
61 3 8344 5097 |
Fax |
61-3- 8344 5037 |
| a.watt1@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au |
Research
My research involves the further elucidation of inflorescence morphology in the latent buds and post-budburst bunch architecture of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Shiraz (1654) and Chardonnay (I10V5) in hot, warm and cool climate locations in south-eastern Australia, with particular focus on primordial branch initiation and differentiation. Using scanning electron microscopy the stage of development of inflorescence primordia in the latent bud can be determined at various phenological stages in the context of temperature data. By comparing the microscopic observations with post-budburst inflorescence morphology it may be possible to determine if a correlation exists.
In addition to research involving Shiraz and Chardonnay, microscopic examination of Sauvignon Blanc latent buds and inflorescence morphology from Marlborough, New Zealand, is underway.
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.
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Watt, A. M., Trought M.C.T, Needs S, May P.B., Dunn G. M. and Barlow E. W. R, (2007) Differentation of inflorecence primordia in latent buds and the development of bunch architecture in Vitis vinifera L. cv. Sauvignon Blanc grown in Marlborough, New Zealand. Poster paper. 13th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, Adelaide, 28 July – 2 August.
- Watt, A. M.,May. P. B., Dunn, G. M. and Barlow, ERW (2006) Comparison of inflorescence morphology and flower development of Vitis Vinifera L. cv Chardonnay and Shiraz in hot, warm and cool climates. Proceedings of the sixth international symposium for cool climate viticulture and oenology, 5-10 February, Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Watt, A. M., May, P.B., Dunn, G. M. and Barlow, ERW (2006) Comparison of inflorescence morphology and flower development in hot and warm climates. Proceedings of the sixth international symposium for cool climate viticulture and oenology, 5-10 February, Christchurch, New Zealand. (Poster)
- Watt, A. M., May, P. B. and Barlow, ERW (2004) The influence of canopy and crop load modification on bud fruitfulness and stored carbohydrate in Vitis Vinifera L. cv. Chardonnay. Proceedings of the Twelth Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, 24-29 July 2004, Melbourne, Australia. (Poster)
Teaching
Plant Physiology (Demonstrator 2006)
Other professional interests
- Ornamental garden design
- Nursery propagation and production management
