Grapevines are challenged by a range of diseases and pests, causing economic losses and
requiring often costly approaches to mitigate damage. Public interest in reducing the use of …

The necessity to adapt to climate change is even stronger for grapevine than for other crops,
because grape berry composition—a key determinant of fruit and wine quality, typicity and …

The majority of grapevine cultivars used for wine, table grape and dried-fruit production are
derived from the Eurasian grape species Vitis vinifera because of its superior aroma and …

This review provides an overview of recent technological advancements that enable
precision breeding to genetically improve elite cultivars of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) …

The multifaceted nature of climate change is increasing the urgency to select resilient
grapevine varieties, or generate new, fitter cultivars, to withstand a multitude of new …

Genetic engineering is a powerful tool for plant improvement. Genes cloned from virtually
any biological organism can be inserted singly or in combination into a plant. This allows for …

Paradoxically, continuous vegetative multiplication of traditional grapevine cultivars aimed to
maintain cultivar attributes in this highly heterozygous species ends in the accumulation of …

Climate change imposes numerous threats to viticulture. Different strategies have been
developed to mitigate these effects that range from innovative vineyard management …

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera subsp. vinifera) is one of the most widespread and economically
important perennial fruit crops in the world. Viticulture has changed over the years in …

Grapevine cultivation is increasing worldwide as people realize the benefits of grape and
wine consumption. To improve yield and enhance the quality of grapes, biotechnology …