Avoidance or tolerance: late frost resilience mechanisms in grapevine
Climate change has compressed grapevine phenology, advancing budbreak without a corresponding reduction in the probability or timing of late frosts.
Proceedings of the XIVth International Symposium on Grapevine Breeding and Genetics (2026)
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.
Documents by sessions:
- Session 1: Genetic resources
- Session 2: Genomics and functional genetics
- Session 3: Genetic improvement and breeding strategies
- Session 4: Phenotyping
- Session 5: Disease resistance and plant-pathogen interactions
- Session 6: Climate change and abiotic stress tolerance
- Session 7: Fruit development, grape and wine composition
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Characterization of xylem anatomy and gas exchange traits in selected Croatian grapevine cultivars and wild grapes
Grapevine (Vitis vinifera subsp. vinifera L.) is one of the crops most affected by drought, and climate projections indicate that both the frequency and intensity of drought events will increase further in the future.
Comparison among different Cannonau clones in northeast Sardinia (Italy)
The intra-varietal variability of ancient grapevine varieties allows to identify individuals (i.e. clones) whose phenotype might be interesting for the winemaking industry.
CRISPR/Cas9 functional characterization of grapevine glutathione S-transferases VvGST40 and VvGST30 reveals a role in drought resilience
Increasing climate variability and the rising frequency of drought events are intensifying the demand for grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) genotypes with improved performance under water-limited conditions.
Deep learning reveals regulatory logic of water stress adaptation in grapevine
Predicting how sequence variants affect regulatory activity is critical for crop improvement, but confidence in these predictions, especially for diverse varieties, remains insufficient for breeding applications.
A multi-species DArTag genotyping panel for grapes: design and validation across Vitis and Muscadinia
Grapevine breeding and germplasm curation require a scalable, cost-effective genotyping solution that performs robustly across wine, table, raisin, juice, and muscadine grapes from diverse Vitis species.
Determining conserved xylem response to drought in woody plants for use in grapevine editing
Grapevine is a relatively drought-tolerant crop that adopts a variety of strategies in response to water deficit [1].
Advancements in genetic and environmental factors for grapevine breeding against grape ripe rot
Completed or ongoing projects were designed to identify, refine, and optimize phenotypic and molecular criteria for genetic improvement and management practices, aiming to reduce the incidence and severity of grape ripe rot (GRR).
Drought tolerance in grapevine (Vitis vinifera cv. Chardonnay) clones
Viticulture’s global significance enhances the concerns arising from the impending climate changes, with recently studies emphasizing prolonged drought periods.
Evaluation of budbreak regulation on grapevine genotypes with extreme behaviour
Vitis vinifera enters dormancy in autumn to face adverse winter conditions and, then, resumes growth and budbreak (BB) in spring, when optimal climate conditions occur.