Intra-varietal difference in Plasmopara viticola susceptibility under field conditions
Intra-varietal diversity has been widely studied to improve the adaptability of Vitis vinifera cultivars to climate change, which is altering cultivation conditions, agricultural practices and suitable growing areas.
Metabolic responses of grapevine leaves to grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3-infection
Grapevine leafroll disease, primarily associated with grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (GLRaV-3), significantly affects grapevine physiology and productivity.
Metabolomic profiling of grapevine leaf apoplast upon pathogen infection
Grapevine is one of the most important crops worldwide. In a climate change scenario, vineyards face not only abiotic challenges, but also recurrent annual outbreaks of diseases, such as downy mildew and grey mould, caused by the oomycete Plasmopara viticola (PV) and the fungi Botrytis cinerea (BC), respectively.
Phenotypic and genotypic assessment of black rot resistance in a grapevine diversity panel
Black rot, caused by the ascomycete Guignardia bidwellii (anamorph Phyllosticta ampelicida), is an important fungal disease of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) and can lead to severe yield losses, particularly under warm and humid conditions.
Profiling of miRNA responses to viral coinfections in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.)
Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) is one of the most widely cultivated fruit crops worldwide and is susceptible to numerous pathogens, including viruses.
Molecular, metabolic, hormonal, and cell wall profiling of ripe grapes exhibiting esca disease
Esca is a major grapevine trunk disease caused by a consortium of xylem-colonising and wood-degrading fungi, including Phaeomoniella chlamydospora, Phaeoacremonium minimum and Fomitiporia mediterranea and poses a growing threat to vineyard longevity.
Simultaneous detection of grapevine viruses, viroids, and satellite RNAs by high-throughput and targeted assays
Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) is considered to be among the most widely grown and major fruit crops worldwide with high economic importance.
Spatio-temporal dynamics of wound-induced defence responses in grapevine revealed by multiple approaches
Grapevines are continually wounded throughout their cultivation, particularly during winter pruning.
The epigenetic response of a resistant and a susceptible variety of Vitis vinifera to downy mildew
Plant-pathogen interactions can trigger extensive epigenetic modifications in the host genome.
Grapevine varietal influence on leaf bacterial and fungal communities across phenological stages
With the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, viticulture is expected to face progressively drier and warmer conditions, increasing the need for sustainable adaptation strategies such as the identification of resilient Vitis vinifera L. varieties.
A comprehensive isoform catalogue to investigate transcriptional responses to water stress in grapevine
Climate change is increasing the frequency and duration of droughts, leading to water deficits strongly affecting grapevine berry and wine quality.
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.
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.