USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

• Corvallis, OR: Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Research Unit; “Improved Fruit, Grape and Wine Products through Precision Agriculture and Quality Component Evaluation.” Project Number: 2072-21000-057-000-D (view here) 
• Corvallis, OR: Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Research Unit; “Water and Nutrient Management for Sustainable Production of Small Fruit and Nursery Crops.” Project Number: 2072-21000-055-000-D (view here)
• Davis, CA: Crops Pathology and Genetics Research; “Resilient, Sustainable Production Strategies for Low-Input Environments.” Project Number: 2032-21220-008-000-D (view here)
• Albany, CA: Crop Improvement and Genetics Research; “Molecular Resources for Enhanced Crop Biotechnology.” Project Number: 2030-21220-003-000-D (view here)
• Albany, CA: Plant Gene Expression Center; “Enhancing Crop Resilience to Biotic and Abiotic Stress Through Understanding the Microbiome and Immune Signaling Mechanisms.” Project Number: 2030-12210-003-000-D (view here)

ARS is currently funding 16 collaborative agreements with research partners. Funding for WSU, OSU and UC Davis was directed by congressional intent. The starting year is shown, but agreements can be extended for a maximum of five years.

• Oregon State University / 2020 / Sensory Perception of Smoke Exposure-Related Compounds in Wine / 2072-21000-057-001S
• Oregon State University / 2024 / Unraveling the Complexities of Grape Smoke Exposure and Smoke Taint in Wine: from Uptake to Consumption / 2072-21000-057-041S
• Oregon State University / 2022 / Examining Short and Long-term Economic Impacts of Smoke Events on the Wine Industry / 2072-21000-055-037S
• Oregon State University / 2023 / Develop Dose Response Metrics of Smoke Exposure that Alters Vine Physiology and Fruit Composition / 2072-21000-055-043S
• University of California-Davis / 2020 / Impact of Wildfire Smoke Taint and Key Trunk Pathogens on Grapevine Wood and Grape Chemistry / 2032-21220-008-034S
• University of California-Davis / 2020 / Measuring Grape Smoke Exposure Impact / 2032-21220-008-033S
• University of California-Davis / 2022 / Identify Novel Compounds Associated with Smoke Taint in Grapes, Musts, and Wine Sampled in California Vineyards / 2032-21220-008-057S
• University of California-Davis / 2024 / Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Grape and Wine Chemistry /2032-21220-008-067S (link not available)
• University of California-Davis / 2022 / Genomics and Biotechnological Approaches to Reduce the Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Grape Composition / 2030-21220-003-012S
• University of California-Davis / 2024 / Grapevine Genomics and Biotechnological Research Investigating Smoke Taint / 2030-21220-003-013S (link not available)
• Washington State University / 2022 / Smoke Exposure Effects on Grape Berry Development and Metabolism / 2030-21220-003-011S
• Washington State University / 2022 / Predicting Smoke Exposure in Vineyards / 2072-21000-057-032S
• Washington Wine Industry Foundation / 2023 / Build Accessible, Available Communications to Share Best Practices and Research Relating to Smoke Exposure and Impact on Winegrapes / 2072-21000-055-045A
• University of Utah / 2024 / Model Based Evaluation of Grape Vineyard Exposure to Wildfire Smoke / 2072-21000-057-040S