Horticultural and Viticultural Research

Association between soil properties and Grapevine Leaf Stripe Disease (Esca Complex) symptom expression. Part I: soil physical, hydrological and chemical characteristics

This study examines how soil properties affect Grapevine Leaf Stripe Disease (GLSD) symptoms by comparing high and low symptom recurrence areas in a vineyard.

Genetic analysis of grapevine wood composition identifies glycosyltransferases involved in the biosynthesis of stilbene glycosides

The paper identifies glycosyltransferases involved in the biosynthesis of stilbene glycosides in grapevine wood through metabolomic and genetic analyses.

Genetic dissection of grafting traits reveals regulators of graft union formation in grapevine

The paper identifies QTLs for grafting-related traits in grapevine and shows conservation of regulatory mechanisms across species.

Genetic control of leaf carbon- and water-related traits in grapevine under greenhouse and field conditions

The paper identifies genetic regions associated with leaf ecophysiological traits in grapevine under greenhouse and field conditions, showing that multi-environment analysis improves the detection of stable QTLs.

Long-term performance of disease-resistant grapevine varieties: insights from an 8-year field monitoring across French vineyards

The paper monitors 199 plots of disease-resistant grapevine varieties over 8 years, showing reduced fungicide use with maintained disease control, but also resistance decline and emerging black rot issues.

Sixteen thousand grafts reveal limited scion genetic control of grapevine bench-grafting success

The paper investigates the genetic factors influencing grapevine grafting success using a scion mapping population and identifies a QTL on chromosome 7 associated with increased success.

Haplotype-specific expression of a terpene synthase underlies linalool variation in the grapevine cultivar Riesling

This study identifies haplotype-specific expression of a terpene synthase gene as the source of linalool variation in Riesling grapevines, showing regulatory variation within terpene synthase clusters drives monoterpene diversity.

Harnessing Vitis germplasm diversity to dissect and predict adventitious rooting traits in grapevine

This study evaluates Vitis germplasm diversity to predict adventitious rooting traits, identifying genetic loci and developing genomic prediction models for improved grapevine rootstock breeding.

Whole-genome sequencing data of a diverse grapevine germplasm collection maintained in Bordeaux, France

This paper presents a standardized whole-genome variant dataset of 547 grapevine accessions, including domesticated and wild Vitis species, for genetic and genomic research.

TPS Expression, Not Copy Number, Explains Aroma Diversity among Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) Cultivars

The paper shows that TPS gene expression, not copy number, explains aroma diversity in grapevine cultivars by analyzing haplotype-resolved genomes and validating enzyme activity through functional assays.

Non-plastic gene expression underlies root phenotypes involved in drought adaptation in Vitis spp.

This study identifies conserved and species-specific gene expression patterns in wild Vitis species under drought stress, linking non-plastic gene expression to root phenotypes involved in drought adaptation.

Supplemental irrigation during heat waves affects yield but not whole-vine carbohydrates in wine grapes

This study shows that supplemental irrigation during heat waves reduces grape yield but not whole-vine carbohydrates, suggesting irrigation helps maintain vine health despite reduced photosynthesis.

From definition to discovery: metabolite markers of high temperature in green grape berries

The paper identifies heat-associated metabolite markers in green grape berries using LC-MS and GC-MS, revealing cultivar-specific and common responses to high temperature.

Enhanced Irrigation during Extreme Heat Events Preserves Anthocyanins in Cabernet Sauvignon

This study shows that supplemental irrigation during heat waves reduces anthocyanin loss in Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with no additional benefit from excessive watering.

Allelic variation at a terpene synthase locus shapes wine monoterpene composition and aroma

This study shows that allelic variation at a terpene synthase locus affects wine monoterpene levels and sensory attributes in a Riesling x Cabernet Sauvignon population.

Genome-wide characterization of extant clonal diversity in Chilean Carmenere

The paper characterizes clonal genomic diversity in Chilean Carmenere grapevines using genome sequencing, identifying thousands of private SNVs and indels per clone.

Cold hardiness dynamics predict budbreak and associated low temperature threats in grapevine

The paper uses a cold hardiness model to predict budbreak timing and freeze damage risk in grapevines based on temperature data.

Genome-wide association study in a diverse grapevine collection provides insights into the genetic basis of berry size and cluster architecture traits

This study performs a GWAS on a diverse grapevine collection to identify genetic determinants of berry size and cluster architecture traits, finding significant SNPs and candidate genes.

Interaction of Environment and Vineyard Management Effects Shape Microbial Functionality, Terroir, and Grape Qualities

The paper examines how environmental factors and vineyard management practices influence microbial communities, soil properties, and grape quality in Pinot Noir vineyards across two Swiss regions.

Haplotype-resolved T2T gap-free genomes of the winegrape cultivar 'Cabernet Sauvignon'

This paper presents haplotype-resolved T2T gap-free genomes of Cabernet Sauvignon, revealing inversion events not seen in other V. vinifera genomes.

A plant-based biostimulant modulates grapevine susceptibility within a realistic water stress window through priming and phenylpropanoid pathway regulation

This study evaluates how a plant-based biostimulant affects grapevine stress responses under varying water stress conditions, revealing its role in priming and phenylpropanoid pathway regulation.

Optimizing irrigation during heat events sustains grapevine physiology and fruit production

This study shows that optimized irrigation during heat events improves grapevine physiology and fruit production, while excessive or insufficient irrigation harms plant function and yield.

Profiling of Secondary Metabolites of Leaves of Indigenous and Introduced Grapes Collected from Hebron and Bethlehem Regions in the West Bank-Palestine.

This study profiles secondary metabolites in grape leaves from indigenous and introduced genotypes in Palestine, finding significant genotype-based variation and potential for metabolomic fingerprinting.

A dual genomic-epigenomic map of clonal evolution in grapevine

This paper maps clonal genetic and epigenetic variation in grapevine using a phased diploid genome and Oxford Nanopore sequencing, showing that CG methylation patterns accurately reconstruct clonal phylogeny.

Spatial heterogeneity and microbial terroir: balancing dispersal limitation and cultivar as drivers of microbial diversity in viticulture

This study examines spatial heterogeneity and cultivar effects on microbial communities in vineyards, finding that spatial distance, not cultivar, drives microbial diversity and community similarity.

Leveraging foundation models to dissect the genetic basis of cluster compactness and yield in grapevine

This study uses QTL mapping and a foundation model for phenotyping to identify genetic loci associated with grapevine cluster compactness and yield traits.

Consistent drought regulation in grapevine is driven by directional transcription factor activity

This study identifies a core set of drought-responsive genes and their regulatory network in grapevine, revealing key transcription factors involved in drought tolerance.

Uncovering the genetic basis of agronomic traits in over 1,000 grapevine genotypes derived from a disease resistance breeding program

This study identifies genetic loci associated with agronomic traits in grapevines using multiple QTL and GWAS approaches across 1,081 genotypes from a breeding program.

Time-series transcriptomics of grapevine deacclimation reveals chilling-dependent genetic responses to temperature increase during dormancy

This study identifies gene expression patterns in grapevine dormant buds during deacclimation, revealing chilling-dependent and temperature-responsive molecular mechanisms.

Multi-omics approach combined with functional characterization of genes enlightens the formation of certain aromatic compounds in Vitis vinifera cv. Assyrtiko grape berries

This study identifies molecular mechanisms underlying aroma compound differences in two Assyrtiko grape clones through chemical and transcriptomic analysis, and functional characterization of key genes.