The XIVth International Symposium on Grapevine Breeding and Genetics is held in Zagreb (Croatia) from June 28 to July 2, 2026.
The event is organised by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb in collaboration with Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation Split, Institute of Agriculture and Tourism Poreč, Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek.
The present study aimed to identify genomic regions associated with leaf resistance to grapevine phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae).
Despite significant progress in grapevine research, conducting functional genetic studies at the berry level remains challenging due to the species’ physiological and developmental limitations, including its perennial growth habit, large plant size, and long juvenile phase.
Gene regulation in grapevine emerges from interconnected above- and below-ground responses to the environment.
Berry juice color plays a critical role in determining grape and wine quality, influencing consumer preferences and market appeal.
RNA-seq is a standard approach for studying gene expression in grapevine, yet downstream bioinformatics remains a bottleneck.
Berry texture and seed size are major components of grapevine fruit quality, influencing both consumer perception and technological performance; however, the genetic bases of these traits remain incompletely understood.
Global warming accelerates the loss of acidity in grape berries (Vitis vinifera), a critical parameter for wine quality and sensory freshness.
Bunch compactness (BC) is a complex trait which can influence several aspects of fruit quality given its role in disease susceptibility, ripening heterogeneity and consumer acceptance (in the case of fresh grapes).
The quality and productivity of grapevines are highly dependent on environmental factors. Climate change is altering grapevine physiology and wine production conditions, thus, winegrowers need to adapt to maintain optimal production and wine quality.
Grapevine downy mildew caused by Plasmopara viticola is a highly adapted, obligate biotrophic pathogen. It is able to infect all green tissues of a grapevine under suitable conditions, including flowers and unripe grape clusters.