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Revolutionary Grape Vines Set to Transform Australia's Wine Industry

4/14/2025

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CSIRO and Treasury Wine Estates are revolutionizing Australia’s $45 billion wine industry by developing mildew-resistant and drought-resilient grapevines. Rooted in heritage genetics, these innovative vines promise to lower management costs and boost sustainability, tackling climate challenges and disease threats to secure the future of wine production.

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Story summary

CSIRO and Treasury Wine Estates are revolutionizing Australia’s $45 billion wine industry by developing mildew-resistant and drought-resilient grapevines. Rooted in heritage genetics, these innovative vines promise to lower management costs and boost sustainability, tackling climate challenges and disease threats to secure the future of wine production.