Domestication is a process of selection driven by humans, transforming wild progenitors into
domesticated crops. The grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.), besides being one of the most …

Background The mountainous region between the Caucasus and China is considered to be
the center of domestication for grapevine. Despite the importance of Central Asia in the …

Null alleles are alleles that are recessive to codominant markers without any effect on the
phenotype. In SSR assays, there are several reasons for the lack of amplification at a locus …

Whole-genome comparisons of Vitis vinifera subsp. sativa and V. vinifera subsp. sylvestris
are expected to provide a better estimate of the valuable genetic diversity still present in …

The importance and extent of wine consumption in all life aspects at the Holy Land is well
documented. The Muslim influence in this region led to the abandonment of winemaking …

Wild grapevine, Vitis vinifera L. subsp. sylvestris (Gmelin, Hegi) is spontaneous to Europe
and common in Tuscany. In this study, wild grapevines were identified in 22 populations …

Grapes are an important fruit crop in Kazakhstan. Modern viticulture requires inclusion of
traditional morphological and agronomical methods in the development and sustaining of …

The investigation on the genetic diversity of grapevine germplasm is crucial for a more
efficient use of grapevine genetic resources in light of changing environmental conditions …

Monoterpenoid metabolism and aroma compounds are influenced by genetic
characteristics. Linalool, α-terpineol, nerol, and geraniol are primary monoterpenoids that …

Genetic erosion of grapevine is becoming a serious worldwide problem and preserving its
germplasm is an urgent task. Chile is not an exception to this scenario, where diverse factors …