Three new cold-hardy seedless table grapes released by the University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota grape breeding program is releasing three new cold-hardy, seedless table grapes. MN1296 (marketed as EmberGloÔ),
Analysis of grape secondary metabolites in disease-resistant grape cultivars grown in central Croatia
Breeding programs have been launched in the leading wine-growing countries and have been successful since there are multiple new disease-resistant cultivars on the market available to the vine growers.
Vinid’Occ – A multidisciplinary research program supporting grapevine variety innovation to shape the viticulture and oenology of tomorrow
The ‘Défi Clé Vinid’Occ’ is a multidisciplinary research program—supported by the Occitanie Region and led by the University of Montpellier—which aims at responding to the major challenges faced by the wine
Autochthonous yeasts from Florida vineyards produce distinct aroma profiles and support regional identity development in Muscadine wines
Florida’s wine industry generates more than $20 billion in annual economic activity, placing the state among the top three wine markets in the United States.
Basal defoliation at berry set modulates berry weight, must composition, and secondary metabolite profile in ‘Muscat Hamburg’ grapes
Grape yield and quality largely depend on achieving an optimal balance between crop load and sunlight exposure, which is essential for the development of a desirable phenolic and aromatic profile in grapes.
ViniGWAS – towards the development of climate-resilient grapevine varieties
One possible strategy to face the increasing challenges of climate change in viticulture is the breeding of new climate-resilient grapevine varieties using modern breeding techniques, e.g. marker-assisted-selection.
Biochemical markers for grape berry splitting resistance: prospects for targeted breeding
Berry splitting is a major physiological disorder in fleshy fruits that undermines quality, yield, and shelf life.
‘Chocolat noir’: A new Teinturier red wine grape cultivar with superior enological suitability
In Korea, red wine has often been produced from table-grape cultivars such as ‘Campbell Early’ and ‘Muscat Bailey A’.
Environmental effects on the secondary metabolites of PIWI cultivars across different locations in Italy
Grapevine breeding programs aim to develop cultivars that combine high productivity, oenological quality, disease resistance, and adaptability to diverse environmental conditions.
Impact of the enzymatic activity of autochthonous non-Saccharomyces yeasts on wine volatile profiles
Yeasts significantly influence wine aroma through various mechanisms, particularly by producing volatile aroma compounds.
Phenological characteristics of grapevine varieties released in Sremski Karlovci
At the experimental field for viticulture in Sremski Karlovci, Serbia, grape breeding started 70 years ago.
Sensory analysis of wines made from selected genotypes obtained from crosses involving Croatian native grapevine germplasm
Acceptance of new disease-resistant cultivars in viticulture and winemaking remains limited, despite their enhanced resistance to major fungal diseases.
Spring phenology and bud fruitfulness of a grapevine segregating population (Rhine Riesling × Cabernet-Sauvignon)
The rise of average temperatures worldwide influences grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) phenology by accelerating its development, starting from anticipated budbreak dates.
Wine chemical profiling of genotypes obtained from crosses involving Croatian native grapevine germplasm
One of the goals of the breeding program launched at the Faculty of Agriculture in Zagreb is to create new varieties resistant to fungal diseases suitable for growing in Croatian wine regions.
High-throughput CNN-based phenotyping of grape berry heat stress as an objective indicator of sunburn sensitivity
Ongoing climate change poses increasing challenges for viticulture, as higher temperatures, more frequent heat extremes, and intensified ultraviolet (UV) radiation expose grapevines to severe abiotic stress conditions.
Next‑generation genome editing and breeding genomics in Vitis vinifera and Malus × domestica
The accelerating effects of climate change on perennial crops demand transformative approaches in plant biotechnology, particularly for grapevine (Vitis vinifera), a species historically constrained by limited genetic improvement and low transformation efficiency.
The use of mutagenesis to generate variation: A case study in Pinot gris
Genetic variation is the cornerstone of plant breeding. In traditional grapevine cultivars, intra-varietal diversity has declined due to decades of selection for elite genotypes, shifting breeding goals,
Varietal differences in berry biometrics, skin structure, and wax biosynthesis of red grapevine varieties: A two-year study
Climate change poses a major threat to vitiviniculture, particularly in Mediterranean regions, where increasing temperatures and drought events are reshaping berry development and composition.
Multi-omics – enabled next-generation breeding in native American muscadine grapes: translational genomics for improved fruit quality and stress resilience
Native American muscadine grape (Muscadinia rotundifolia) represents a strategically important reservoir of allelic diversity for grape improvement.
Severe infestations of Daktulosphaeria vitifoliae on the hybrid rootstock 1103 Paulsen in Apulia Region (Italy)
In the last four years, despite repeated fertilization and irrigation applications from the farmer, a progressive vegetative decline and yield decrease have been observed in a large (5 ha) 10-year-old table grapes vineyard of the cv. Autumn Pearl grafted on 1103 Paulsen and located nearby the Ionian Sea in Taranto province (Apulia, Italy).