A quick, simple, and reliable method for the extraction of DNA from grapevine species, hybrids,
andAmpelopsis brevipedunculata (Vitaceae) has been developed. This method, based …

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 …

Viticulture, like other fields of agriculture, is currently facing important challenges that will be
addressed only through sustained, dedicated and coordinated research. Although the …

Particle bombardment, or biolistics, is a commonly used method for genetic transformation
of plants and other organisms. Millions of DNA-coated metal particles are shot at target cells …

Transgenic plantlets of ‘Chancellor’ grapevine (Vitis L. complex interspecific hybrid) were
produced via biolistic transformation. Embryogenic cell suspensions were bombarded with 1 …

Magainins, short peptides with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity in vitro, were assayed
for their ability to confer resistance to pathogens in transgenic grapevines. Embryogenic cell …

Key message Downy mildew resistance across days post-inoculation, experiments, and years
in two interspecific grapevine F 1 families was investigated using linear mixed models and …

Bud dormancy and cold hardiness are critical adaptations for surviving winter cold stress for
temperate perennial plant species. In grapevine, acquisition of cold hardiness requires …

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 …

Anthers and ovaries of six grapevine cultivars (three Vitis vinifera L., two V × Labruscana LH
Bailey, and one complex hybrid) were extracted from flower buds over 2 yr and cultured on …