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• Pineau, B., Trought, M.C.T., Stronge K., Beresford, M.K., Wholers, M.W. and Jaeger, S.R. 2011
  Influence of fruit ripeness and juice chaptalisation on sensory properties and degree of typicality expressed by Sauvignon blanc wines from Marlborough, New Zealand. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 17, (3): 358-367.
• Trought, MCT and Bramley RGV 2011
  Vineyard variability in Marlborough, New Zealand: Characterising spatial and temporal changes in fruit composition and juice quality in the vineyard. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 17, 79-89.
• Bramley, RGV, Trought, MCT and Praat, J-P 2011.
  Vineyard variability in Marlborough, New Zealand: Characterising variation in vineyard performance and options for the implementation of precision viticulture. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research 17, 72 – 78.
• Saxton, Valerie P.; Mulder, Ivo; Creasy, Glen L.; Paterson, Adrian M.; Ross, James G.; Trought, Michael C. T., 2011.
  Comparative behavioural responses of silvereyes (Zosterops lateralis) and European blackbirds (Turdus merula) to secondary metabolites in grapes. Austral Ecology, 36, 233-239
• Friend, A.P, Trought, M.C.T., Stushnoff, C. and Wells, G.H. (2011). 
  Effect of delaying budburst on shoot development and yield of Vitis vinifera L. Chardonnay ‘Mendoza’ after a spring freeze event. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 17, (3): 378-382.
• Trought, M.C.T.; Bennett, J.S, and Boldingh, H. (2011)
  Influence of pruning time and retained node number on grapevine yield, fruit composition and vine phenology of Sauvignon Blanc vines. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 17, (2): 258–262.
• Vasconcelos, M.C., Greven, M., Winefield, C.S., Trought, M.C.T. and Raw, V. 2009.
  The flowering process of Vitis vinifera: A review. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture 60, 411-434.
• Friend AP, Trought MCT, Creasy GL 2009.
  The influence of seed weight on the development and growth of berries and live green ovaries in Vitis vinifera L. cvs. Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research 15(2): 166–174.
• Petrie PR, Trought MCT, Howell GS, Buchan GD, Palmer JW 2009.
  Whole-canopy gas exchange and light interception of vertically trained Vitis vinifera L. under direct and diffuse light. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture 60(2): 173–182.
• Saxton VP, Creasy GL, Paterson AM, Trought MCT 2009.
  Behavioural responses of European blackbirds and Australasian silvereyes to varying acid and sugar levels in artificial grapes. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture 60(1): 82–86.
• Trought MCT, Dixon R, Mills T, Greven M, Agnew R, Maulk JL, Praat J-P 2008.
  The impact of differences in soil texture within a vineyard on vine vigour, vine earliness and juice composition. Journal international des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin 42(2): 67–72.
• Trought M 2008.
  Hope for the best, plan for the worst: the possible future for the NZ wine industry under climate change. AgScience 31: 8–11.
• Friend, A.P. and Trought, M.C.T. 2007.
  Delayed winter spur-pruning in New Zealand can alter yield components of Merlot grapevines.  Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 13, 3, 157-164.
• Cline, J.A. and Trought, M. 2007.
  Effects of gibberellic acid on fruit cracking and quality of Bing and Sam sweet cherries.  Canadian Journal Plant Science, 87, 545-550.
• Trought, M., Dixon, R., Mills, T., and four others, 2006.
  The impact of differences in soil texture within a vineyard on vine development and wine quality.  Proceedings VI International Terroir Congress, 133-138.
• Trought, M.C.T. 2006.
  Living on the edge: the opportunities and challenges of cool climate winegrowing in New Zealand.  Proceedings 6th International cool climate symposium for viticulture and oenology, 16-23.
• Howell GS, Pool RM, Trought MCT 2006.
  Managing cold, frost and other weather related grapevine damage - a review. Key Note paper 6th international cool climate symposium for viticulture and oenology, Christchurch, New Zealand: 192-205.
• Trought MCT 2005.
  Fruitset - possible implications on wine quality. ASVO Proceedings. Transforming Flowers to Fruit Workshop; Mildura, Australia. 32-36.
• Bennett, J., Jarvis, P., Creasy, G.L. and Trought, M.C.T. 2005.
  Influence of Defoliation on Overwintering Carbohydrate Reserves, Return Bloom and Yield of Mature Chardonnay Grapevines.  American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 56, 4, 386-393.
• Hupet, F., Trought, M.C.T., Greven, M., Green, S.R. and Clothier, B.E. 2005.
  Data requirements for identifying macroscopic water stress parameters: a study on grapevines. Water Resources Research, 41 (6): 15pp.
• Saxton, V.P., Creasy, G.L., Paterson, A.M. and Trought, M.C.T. 2004.
  Experimental Method to Investigate and Monitor Bird Behavior and Damage in Vineyards. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 55, 3, 288-291.
• Saxton, V.P., Creasy, G.L., Paterson, A.M. and Trought, M.C.T. 2004.
  Response of Blackbirds (Turdus merula) and Sivereyes (Zosterops lateralis) to Geraniol and 2-Metoxy-3-Isobutylpyrazine. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 55, 3, 292-294.
• Friend, A.P., Creasy, G.L., Trought, M.C.T. and Lang, A. 2003.
  Use of tagging to trace capfall and development of individual Vitis vinifera L. cv. Pinot Noir flowers. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 54, 4, 313-317.
• Petrie, P.R., Trought, M.C.T. and Howell, G.S. 2000.
  Growth and dry matter partitioning of Pinot Noir (Vitis vinifera L.) in relation to leaf area and crop load.  Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 6, 40-45.
• Petrie, P.R., Trought, M.C.T. and Howell, G.S. 2000.
  Fruit composition and ripening of Pinot Noir (Vitis vinifera L.) in relation to leaf area. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 6, 46-51.
• Petrie, P.R., Trought, M.C.T. and Howell, G.S. 2000.
  Influence of leaf ageing, leaf area and crop load on photosynthesis, stomatal conductance and senescence of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L. cv Pinot Noir) leaves. Vitis, 39, 1, 31-36.
• Nabi, G, Trought, M, Whitehead, D. and Rahman, N., 2000.
  The influence of short-term partial shading on photosynthesis and stomatal conductance in different leaf position of grapevines (Vitis vinifera L.). Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 3, 1, 136-141.
• Nabi, G, Trought, M, Whitehead, D., 2000.
  The influence of short-term partial shading on photosynthesis and stomatal conductance in relations to cropload of grapevines. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 3, 2, 279-283.