Looking at Cornell's PhytoPatholoBot, it's not immediately obvious what the little robot is designed to do. With its low-riding base, grippy wheels, flashing lights and camera set-up (set to take two ...

Thorvald Robots work the vineyards scouting and treating disease on crops. In 2023, Tuscany lost 70% of its wine production due to downy mildew on vines. Downy mildew takes root on the leaves, ...

The next time you visit one of the many vineyards around the Finger Lakes region, take a closer look at the grape vines. While leaves may appear perfectly lush, healthy and green, there may be disease ...

A pivotal study unveils a novel approach to combating gray mold, a devastating pathogen for grapevines. By leveraging the power of CRISPR/Cas9 technology, scientists are working to develop genetically ...

The Cornell Grapevine Breeding Program is in its final stages of evaluation for new grape hybrids that are highly resistant to disease. Prof. Maddy Oravec ’14, grapevine breeding, genetics and ...

If you crossed WALL-E with a floor lamp, it might look a little like the PhytoPatholoBot. These robots aren't roving through space or decorating a... These robots could fix grape farmers' labor woes ...