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.
Over the past 30 years, systematic ampelographic and genetic research in Croatia has led to the identification and collection of approximately 130 grapevine cultivars (Vitis vinifera L.) considered to be indigenous.
Grapevine rootstocks are a key determinant of vineyard performance, yet the genetic diversity supporting rootstock relevant phenotypes and environmental adaptation in commercial rootstocks remains poorly characterized.
The wild progenitor of the cultivated grapevine, Vitis vinifera subsp. sylvestris, represents a crucial reservoir of genetic diversity and adaptive traits of significant value for conservation and breeding programs.
The conservation of grapevine genetic resources in Georgia dates back to the late 19th century, when the first field collections were established.
Propagation techniques played a significant role in the early domestication of plants. It probably contributed to the key transition for early humans from a nomadic hunter-gatherer existence to settled agricultural communities based on cultivating their plant resources.
Several traditional grapevine varieties that were historically widespread in Istria region (Croatia) until the mid-20th century have undergone severe genetic erosion following profound changes in viticultural practices from the 1960s.
The preservation and strategic exploitation of grapevine genetic resources are essential to sustain viticulture under accelerating climatic and phytosanitary pressures.
Vitis vinifera L. is the main European grapevine species used for wine production. It is characterized by the production of grapes and wines with unique organoleptic properties, distinguished by high quality and the absence of strong “foxy” aromas.
Over the past few decades, Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) mapping has been widely applied in grapevine to investigate the genetic architecture of complex traits.
Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) is a clonally propagated crop of high economic value and remarkable genetic complexity, characterized by extensive structural variation and heterozygosity.