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A PhD student from Texas, specializing in genetics and plant breeding for grapes, has taken to social media to share his research and seek advice on vineyard tours in Napa. The student’s research involves a multi-variety trial of red and white grape types, with a focus on identifying varieties that do not perform well in Texas under different stress conditions. The research also involves targeted screening for PDR1 and 2, making crosses, and testing the performance of hybrids through yield and quality results, which includes wine production. The student is planning a trip to Napa in early December and is seeking recommendations for vineyards open to tours where he can learn more about the winemaking process and the needs and concerns of growers…