Tortricid and pyralid moths include important pests of vineyards. This review offers a
retrospective analysis of the geographic distribution expansion of the European grapevine …

Thanks to current advances in sequencing technologies, novel bioinformatics tools, and
efficient modeling solutions, association mapping has become a widely accepted approach …

CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology can overcome many limitations of traditional
breeding, offering enormous potential for crop improvement and food production. Although …

The reduction of pesticide treatments is of paramount importance for the sustainability of
viticulture, and it can be achieved through a combination of strategies, including the …

Abstract Lobesia botrana (Denis & Schiffermüller)(Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), commonly
known as the European grapevine moth (EGVM), is a primary pest of vineyards. This article …

The present study is the first in-depth research evaluating the genetic diversity and potential
resistance of Armenian wild grapes utilizing DNA-based markers to understand the genetic …

BACKGROUND Chemical products against fungi and oomycetes pose serious
environmental issues. In the last decade, the use of less impacting active ingredients was …

The production of high-quality wines is strictly related to the correct management of the
vineyard, which guarantees good yields and grapes with the right characteristics required for …

Environmental changes and global warming may promote the emergence of unknown
viruses, whose spread is favored by the trade in plant products. Viruses represent a major …

Climate change is deeply impacting the food chain production, lowering quality and yield. In
this context, the international scientific community has dedicated many efforts to enhancing …