Dr Vinay Pagay
I am a viticulture researcher and educator based at the Waite Campus of the University of Adelaide. I received my doctorate in 2014 from Cornell University where I worked on developing sensors for measuring plant and soil water status.
My current research is in the area of grapevine ecophysiology with a particular focus on how the environment influences vine performance and productivity. My research places considerable emphasis on modeling the interactions between environment, especially water availability, and grapevines to predict their growth and yield under changing climatic conditions. My research also seeks to understand how biotic (e.g. virus infections) and abiotic (e.g. drought) stresses affect grapevine physiological performance and productivity.
I am also working in the areas of proximal and remote sensing of vineyards, and to use this high spatial and temporal resolution information to improve our ability to manage vineyards using variable rate inputs.
Grapevine Ecophysiology:
- The role of aquaporins in determining the growth potential of grapevine shoots
- Understanding the physiological limitations to enhanced transpiration efficiency in order to improve leaf-scale water use efficiency (WUE)
- Deficit irrigation strategies to reduce night transpiration and improve WUE
- Mitigation of heat stress in grapevines using mister-based cooling
Advanced Sensing Technologies in Vineyards:
- Detection of biotic and abiotic stresses in grapevines using proximal and remote sensing techniques
- Yield estimation using on-the-go sensors
- Continuous in situ measurements of plant water status
Appointments
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Lecturer in Viticulture | University of Adelaide |
| 2014 - 2015 | Assistant Professor of Viticulture | Oregon State University |
Language Competencies
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| German | Can read, write, speak and understand spoken |
Education
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 - 2014 | Cornell University | United States | Ph.D. |
| 2005 - 2008 | Cornell University | United States | M.S. |
| 2001 - 2005 | Brock University | Canada | B.Sc.(Hons.) |
| 1993 - 1999 | McGill University | Canada | B.Eng. (Computer) |
Keywords
Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy & Agriculture, Horticultural Crop Growth and Development, Horticultural Production, Horticulture, Oenology and Viticulture, Plant Biology, Plant Physiology, Sensor Technology
Journals
| Date | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Caravia,L, Pagay,V, Collins,C, Tyerman,S, 2017, Application of sprinkler cooling within the bunch zone during ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon berries to reduce the impact of high temperature, Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 23, 1, 48-57 10.1111/ajgw.12255 |
| 2016 | Pagay,V, 2016, Effects of irrigation regime on canopy water use and dry matter production of ‘Tempranillo’ grapevines in the semi-arid climate of Southern Oregon, USA, Agricultural Water Management, 178, 271-280 10.1016/j.agwat.2016.10.014 |
| 2016 | Pagay,V, Zufferey,V, Lakso,AN, 2016, The influence of water stress on grapevine (Vitis Vinifera L.) shoots in a cool, humid climate: growth, gas exchange and hydraulics, Functional Plant Biology: an international journal of plant function, 43, 9, 827-837 10.1071/FP16017 |
| 2015 | Cole,J, Pagay,V, 2015, Usefulness of early morning stem water potential as a sensitive indicator of water status of deficit-irrigated grapevines (Vitis vinifera L.), Scientia Horticulturae, 191, 10-14 10.1016/j.scienta.2015.04.034 |
| 2015 | Kim,BS, Pagay,V, Cho,KC, Na,YG, Yun,BK, Choi,KJ, Jung,SK, Choi,HS, 2015, Effect of oil cake application on soil and leaf nutrition and on fruit yields in non-astringent persimmon (Diospyros × kaki thunb.) trees, Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 90, 2, 203-209 10.1080/14620316.2015.11513173 |
| 2014 | Stroock,A, Pagay,V, Zwieniecki,M, Holbrook,N, 2014, The physicochemical hydrodynamics of vascular plants, Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics, 46, 1, 615-642 10.1146/annurev-fluid-010313-141411 |
| 2014 | Pagay,V, Santiago,M, Sessoms,D, Huber,E, Vincent,O, Pharkya,A, Corso,T, Lakso,A, Stroock,A, 2014, A microtensiometer capable of measuring water potentials below -10 MPa, Lab on a Chip - Miniaturisation for chemistry, physics, biology, materials science and bioengineering, 14, 15, 2806-2817 10.1039/c4lc00342j |
| 2013 | Pagay,V, Reynolds,AG, Fisher,KH, 2013, The influence of bird netting on yield and fruit, juice, and wine composition of vitis vinifera L., Journal International des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin, 47, 1, 35-45 |
| 2013 | Santiago,M, Pagay,V, Stroock,A, 2013, Impact of electroviscosity on the hydraulic conductance of the bordered pit membrane: a theoretical investigation, Plant Physiology, 163, 2, 999-1011 10.1104/pp.113.219774 |
| 2010 | Pagay,V, Cheng,L, 2010, Variability in berry maturation of concord and Cabernet franc in a cool climate, American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 61, 1, 61-67 |
| 2009 | Pagay,V, Cheng,L, 2009, Variability Management in Grapes Using Plant Growth Regulators, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE, 60, 3, 405A-405A |
| 2008 | Pagay,V, Cheng,L, 2008, Enhancing and synchronizing grape berry ripening, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE, 59, 1, 112A-112A |
| 2007 | Huber,L, Eisenbeis,G, Rühl,EH, Pagay,V, Kirchmair,M, 2007, Distribution and host range of the grapevine plasmodiophorid Sorosphaera viticola, Vitis - Journal of Grapevine Research, 46, 1, 23-25 |
| 2007 | Kilmartin,PA, Reynolds,AG, Pagay,V, Nurgel,C, Johnson,R, 2007, Polyphenol content and browning of Canadian icewines, Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 5, 3-4, 52-57 |
Conference Items
| Date | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Pagay,V, Zufferey,V, Lakso,AN, 2012, Testing the Theory of Hydraulic Autonomy of Grapevine Shoots under Water Stress |
VITICULT 2500WT - Viticultural Science II
OENOLOGY 3530WT - Engineering for Viticulture and Oenology
Memberships
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Member | Australian Society of Horticultural Science | Australia |
| 2015 | Member | Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology | Australia |
| 2014 | Member | American Society of Horticultural Science | Australia |
| 2012 | Member | International Society of Horticultural Science | Australia |
| 2009 | Member | American Society of Enology and Viticulture | Australia |
Position
Lecturer
Phone
83130773
Campus
Waite
Building
Plant Research Centre
Room Number
1 86
Org Unit
Plant Science