Early-stage phenomic prediction in grapevine (Vitis spp.) using near-infrared (NIR) reflectance spectra
Recent advances in high-throughput phenotyping, particularly near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, have prompted interest in phenomic selection as a powerful tool for breeding.
Which potential for Near Infrared Spectroscopy-based phenomic selection of grapevine rootstocks?
Developing rootstocks adapted to environmental constraints constitutes a key lever for grapevine adaptation to climate change.
Oenological identity and technological challenges of PIWI varieties
Disease-resistant grapevine varieties (PIWI) represent one of the most relevant achievements of contemporary grapevine breeding, developed in response to increasing environmental pressures, climate change, and the need to reduce pesticide inputs in viticulture.
Enhancing fruit quality of cold-hardy interspecific table grapes through gibberellic acid applications
The University of Minnesota has been breeding interspecific grapes for cold-climate production over the past 125 years.
Evaluation of fermentation kinetics and wine quality parameters of distinctive Florida muscadine wines fermented with autochthonous yeast strains
Commercial Saccharomyces cerevisiae starter cultures dominate modern wine fermentation; however, reliance on genetically uniform strains may limit expression of regional characteristics,
Integrated genetic and functional analyses reveal PEPC and cMDH as antagonistic regulators of grape acidity
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.
Structural and regulatory variation in the grapevine genome
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 role of genetics in adapting grapevine production to environmental challenges
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.
A Vitis vinifera L. core collection suitable for association studies of fruit quality and resilience traits
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.
Ampelographic and SSR-based characterization of drought-adapted grapevine accessions from Deir El Ahmar, Lebanon
Deir El Ahmar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon (1000 – 1100 m a.s.l.), is a semi-arid viticultural region characterized by harsh agroclimatic conditions.
Enhancing grapevine rootstock genetic diversity through novel American Vitis progenies
Grafting is the predominant propagation method for vineyard establishment worldwide, strongly affecting grape and wine quality.
Genetic identification of Vitis vinifera L. old traditional cultivars in ancient vineyards of the “vinodol” area (Croatia)
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.
Genetic resources as a foundation for more successful viticulture: A case study of indigenous grapevine variety revitalization in Croatia
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.
Genome-wide genetic diversity in grapevine rootstocks and wild Vitis reveals adaptive potential in rootstocks breeding
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.
Georgian wild grapevine germplasm: A genetic and phenotypic characterization
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.
Molecular identification of neglected grapevine varieties from the Georgian vineyards
The conservation of grapevine genetic resources in Georgia dates back to the late 19th century, when the first field collections were established.
Plant propagation in ancient times: possible impacts on cultivar selection during grapevine domestication
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.
Revival of neglected Istrian grapevine varieties: genetic authentication, ampelographic characterization and wine style definition of Duranija, Surina, Garganja and Hrvatica
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 FEMVitisDataset: from germplasm collection to an Open FAIR Data resource
The preservation and strategic exploitation of grapevine genetic resources are essential to sustain viticulture under accelerating climatic and phytosanitary pressures.
When the grapevine diversity reveals us some secrets of resilience in old vineyards and in gene pool germplasm in Portugal
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.