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.
Commercial Saccharomyces cerevisiae starter cultures dominate modern wine fermentation; however, reliance on genetically uniform strains may limit expression of regional characteristics,
Breeding grape cultivars with optimized acidity is a priority for climate resilience, yet identifying causal regulators of malate metabolism remains challenging due to the complexity and long generation time of whole-vine functional studies.
Grape berry growth and ripening involve continuous physical, biochemical, and physiological changes driven by a dynamic genetic program.
The grapevine genome harbors considerable levels of structural variation that represent an important source of functional variation and could result in high levels of cis-regulatory variation.
The wine producing sector currently faces major challenges, particularly adapting to climate change and transitioning toward agroecological practices - notably reducing the use of plant protection products and synthetic fertilizers.
The wide genetic and phenotypic diversity of Vitis vinifera L. varieties represents a valuable resource for improving grapevine fruit quality traits and crop resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses.
Deir El Ahmar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon (1000 – 1100 m a.s.l.), is a semi-arid viticultural region characterized by harsh agroclimatic conditions.
Grafting is the predominant propagation method for vineyard establishment worldwide, strongly affecting grape and wine quality.
The extensive genetic diversity of grapevines cultivated in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, represents a significant challenge for the uniform management of mineral nutrients.
The Vinodol area is located about forty kilometers southeast of the city of Rijeka (Croatia). It is a small area that is dominantly located on the steep slopes of the associated mountain massif.