Georgia: The Researcher and lecturer of the Geisenheim Vineyard-Winery Scientific-Research Institute, Timo Straki, visited the Jighaura and Tsilkni bases of the SC Agricultural Scientific and Research Center.
The Scientific Research Center for Agriculture (SRCA) of Georgia shared glimpses of its visit on its official Facebook Page on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The Research Centre also shared some information about its visit, along with its photographs.
According to the information shared by the SRCA on its social media handles, it should be noted that during the visit, the Director of the Center, Professor Levan Ujmajuridze, introduced the Center’s role and activities to the guest.
It is also worth noting that after the introduction session, they visited the test-collection plots, scientific research infrastructure, and the space of the Vine and Wine Museum.
German scientists got to know in detail the ongoing studies and work process of vineyard-winery, plant ecophysiology, and microclonal (in vitro) reproduction services.
The meeting was attended by the heads of scientific and research services of the Center and scientists-collaborators. Notably, at the meeting, they discussed contemporary challenges of vineyard-winery: gene pool protection, the impact of climate change on grape culture, disease and pest management, phylloxera-resistant base selection, clone selection, and other important issues.
During the visit, special emphasis was placed on the exchange of scientific methodologies and innovative approaches in viticulture and winemaking. The sides expressed readiness to implement joint research projects, which will contribute to the development of sustainable agricultural practices and strengthen Georgia’s position in the international wine industry.
It is worth noting that the participants of the meeting also discussed the importance of international scientific collaboration and prospects, which promote knowledge sharing and innovations.
The Agricultural Scientific-Research Center gives great importance to organizing such visits and will continue to cooperate with international institutions in the future, including the Geisenheim Research Institute, one of the Center’s oldest partners in the field of vineyard-winery.
