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.
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.
Field-based insights into global grapevine methylation under conditions of recurring water constraint
Water limitation is a major environmental constraint affecting grapevine productivity and fruit quality worldwide.
Agrobacterium-free genome editing in grapevine: biolistic transformation of somatic embryos
Grapevine cultivation is heavily dependent on chemical pesticides to manage biotic or abiotic stressors.
Genomic and phenotypic plasticity as a clue for grapevine adaptation to climate change?
In order to maintain grapevine production and quality under fluctuating and stressful environments, we urgently need some innovative genetic solutions.
Application of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) to reduce the pathogen susceptibility in grapevine
Preserving the genetic heterogeneity of grapevine provides a valuable reservoir of allelic combinations that can offer genetic traits to contrast biotic and abiotic stresses, highly advantageous for breeding programs.
Genotypic variation in xylem vessel anatomy in a replicated F2 grapevine (Vitis spp.) population under field conditions in California
Breeding for complex quantitative traits remains a major challenge in perennial crop systems, particularly for traits related to water use efficiency (WUE), which are strongly influenced by environmental variation and difficult to phenotype at scale.
Comparative evaluation of regenerable cell systems in ‘White Riesling’ for future genetic modification approaches
‘White Riesling’ is the flagship grapevine cultivar of the Rheingau region. However, due to climate change, its cultivation faces increasingly challenging conditions, including drought stress, high solar radiation, and heightened pathogen pressure.
Impact of heat and drought stress on Vranec grape quality in the Tikveš wine-growing region
Although the grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is a thermophilic plant wich is well adapted to regions with warm and dry summers, it is increasingly affected by climate change.