Grapevine nursery stock quality evaluation with recommendations on suitability for planting.

Examination of vines in the nursery row in the year prior to delivery and at time of shipment.

Expert analysis of poor performance of recently planted nursery stock.

Expert analysis of established vineyard decline and performance issues.

Critical evaluation of factors contributing to substandard vine growth and recommended course of action. Development of recommendations for effective treatment. Representation of clients' interests in cases of dispute.

Expert legal testimony.

Location and selection of pathogen-free materials for development of in-house clonal trial programs and evaluation of standard, foreign, and California heritage varieties and clones.

Application of ELISA, PCR, and in vitro analytical techniques to determine plant stock quality.

Importation of grapevine stock, compliance with international quarantine standards, and development of clean stock programs.

Tactical Management support provided for new vineyard development and replant situations including rootstock and scion clone selection.

Tissue culture propagation and disease elimination.