The last issue of the research*eu Results Magazine presents eight relevant projects of high potential value for the European wine industry, while at the same time reflecting on the challenges ahead. The special feature is followed by highlights across nine themes of research: health, society, energy, environment, aquatic resources, industry, information and communication technologies, security and fundamental research. The magazine closes with a list of upcoming events hosted by or involving EU-funded research projects.

1 – An autonomous robot to predict future yields
http://cordis.europa.eu/news/rcn/128476_en.html

2 – How genetic diversity can help vine growers face climate change
http://cordis.europa.eu/result/rcn/151803_en.html

3 – Microwave technology to improve the properties of grape-derived products
http://winesense.eu/

4 – The role of ethylene in grape ripening
http://cordis.europa.eu/result/rcn/173661_en.html

5 – A robot to control grape growth
http://www.vinerobot.eu/

6 – New wine bottling techniques could boost the shelf-life of wine
http://cordis.europa.eu/result/rcn/198717_en.html

7 – Improved polyphenol extraction thanks to ultrasounds
http://cordis.europa.eu/news/rcn/128470_en.html

8 – A network of experts to counter the diseases in vineyards
http://www.winetwork-data.eu/