263: Make Better Wines with Bioinformatics

Tiny microbes have a big impact on wine quality. Aria Hahn, CEO and co-founder of Koonkie, Inc., discusses the exciting work her bioinformatics organization is doing in the field of metagenomics. Hahn explains the differences between genetics, genomics, and metagenomics. She shares insights from a project studying yeast populations in British Columbia's Okanagan region, revealing the diversity and distinct clades found on wine grapes. The conversation also covers the broader applications of bioinformatics in agriculture, including regenerative farming, soil health, and potential bioprotectants against wine spoilage. Hahn underscores the impact of microbiome management on wine terroir and the potential of bioinformatics in understanding and improving winemaking processes.

Resources:        

• 201: Balance Hot Climate, High Sugar Wine with Green Grape Juice aka Verjus
• 243: Microbial Communities in the Grapevine
• 251: Vine SAP Analysis to Optimize Nutrition
• Aria Hahn – Google Scholar
• Aria Hahn – LinkedIn
• Koonkie
• Make Better Wines with Bioinformatics
• The Microcosmos - Discover the World of Genomics Apple App
• Whole genome sequencing of Canadian Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains isolated from spontaneous wine fermentations reveals a new Pacific West Coast Wine clade

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