Viticulture and Enology Research Program

The University of Arkansas Enology and Viticulture Research Program is a multidisciplinary, industry-oriented program that addresses research and extension issues in grape cultivar development, production, handling, harvesting, processing, and utilization. The Program was established to conduct basic and applied research pertinent to both the current and long-term challenges that face the Arkansas, regional and national grape industries.

This research is being conducted expressly to improve the production and processing efficiency of the grape, juice and wine industry. In addition to the research focus of the program, its Extension component is disseminating information to the industry and its educational component is preparing undergraduate and graduate students for careers in the grape and wine industry.

The program is under the leadership of Dr. Justin Morris, Distinguished Professor and Director of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's Institute of Food Science and Engineering. Dr. Morris has over thirty years experience in grape and wine research and is an internationally recognized authority on these topics. Other scientists affiliated with this program are Dr. Gary Main, Dr. Rene Threllfall, and Dr. Janice Blevins.

This website presents a summary of the research conducted by the U of A Program under Dr. Morris. Major topics of research have included:

For more information about the program, contact Dr. Morris at:

University of Arkansas Enology and Viticulture Program
Institute of Food Science and Engineering
Division of Agriculture
University of Arkansas
2650 N. Young Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72704
phone: 479-575-4040
fax: 479-575-2165
e-mail: jumorris@uark.edu