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Published on 20 February 2025

Viticulture Research in German-Speaking Switzerland: an Anniversary and New Projects

On the occasion of the 175th anniversary of grape breeder Hermann Müller-Thurgau's birth, Agroscope presents an anecdote and two current Agroscope projects.

Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

Further Information

Viticulture in German-Speaking Switzerland

The aim of the ‘Viticulture in German-Speaking Switzerland’ Research Group is to develop tools for winegrowers that promote sustainability. For this, plant-protection strategies and alternative products as well as new grape varieties and climate-adapted clones are tested. In addition, the Group deepens the understanding of soil quality parameters for high-quality grape production and optimises the development and marketing of new grape varieties. In doing so, the entire value chain from grape to wine is assessed.

WhatsApp channel for practitioners

Aimed at agricultural practitioners, the information is shared on our WhatsApp channels 'Agroscope_fr' (French) and 'Agroscope_de' (German).