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DNA Diagnostics for Testing Wine Authenticity - AN0609
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Description
The investigation of wine authenticity using DNA profiling
methods, with particular reference to the identification of
grape inter-specific hybrids in quality wines. |
Objective
To identify the cultivars used in the production of a wine
in order to determine whether a "quality" wine has been
produced illegally from inter-specific hybrids or whether
the geographical origin of a wine is as stated on the label. |
Time-Scale and Cost
From:
1993
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To:
1994
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Cost: £48,762 |
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Contractor / Funded Organisations
Campden Technology Ltd |
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