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 …

Almost 30 years have passed since the first publication reporting regeneration of
transformed peach plants. Nevertheless, the general applicability of genetic transformation …

Downy mildew of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.), caused by the oomycete pathogen
Plasmopara viticola, is one of the most serious concerns for grape production worldwide. It …

Grapes are grown worldwide, on about 7.9 million ha, and are used to produce wine, raisins,
juice, jam, concentrate, and seed oils, as well as fresh fruit. Grapes (Vitis sp.) are members …

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

The introduction of fungi–particularly powdery and downy mildew–and of phylloxera during
the second half of the 19th century was the catalyst to initiate enormous grapevine breeding …

The accumulation of secondary metabolites and the regulation of tissue acidity contribute to
the important traits of grape berry and influence plant performance in response to abiotic …

The implementation of genome editing strategies in grapevine is the easiest way to improve
sustainability and resilience while preserving the original genotype. Among others, the …

Cisgenic engineering involves isolation and modification of genetic elements from the host
genome, which are reinserted to develop plant varieties with improved characteristics. As a …

Grapevine (Vitis spp.) is one of the most economically important fruit crops worldwide, and
there is considerable interest in improving its major agronomic and enological traits in …