Fascinating Jamie Goode interviews on UK wine show podcast.

[Emilio_Castelli]

This might be old news but I just stumbled across the “UK wine show” podcast. Among others, they have a three part interview with Jamie Goode on grape and vines biology. Fascinating stuff.
As an example, I just learned that vines can communicate with each other and with other organisms when under attack from diseases or pests.
Amazing! I wonder how much more we do not know.
Highly recommended.
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[John_Morris]

@Emilio Castelli

As an example, I just learned that vines can communicate with each other and with other organisms when under attack from diseases or pests.

You mean they shout out, “Look out! Here comes that pest with the shears to do the green harvest!”?

[Cris_Whetstone]

@Emilio Castelli

As an example, I just learned that vines can communicate with each other and with other organisms when under attack from diseases or pests.

Paging Peter Cargasacchi. He probably is familiar with their languages and dialects.

[Emilio_Castelli]

@John Morris

@Emilio Castelli

As an example, I just learned that vines can communicate with each other and with other organisms when under attack from diseases or pests.

You mean they shout out, “Look out! Here comes that pest with the shears to do the green harvest!”?

Sort of; they use chemical signals to communicate with each other or to attract beneficial organisms to help in defending from pests.
The three part interview is full of interesting stuff. Much to learn and ponder.
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[Kevin_Harvey]

Emilio,
Can you post a link?

[Emilio_Castelli]

@Kevin Harvey

Emilio,
Can you post a link?

Kevin:
I stumbled upon it when my daughter showed me how to get podcasts on my ipod.
There is a webpage though.
http://www.thirtyfifty.co.uk/uk-wine-show.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Worth listening to.
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