Hybrid grapes are becoming more common in winemaking, but what are they? Hybridization is the process of creating a new grape variety by combining two other varieties, usually through the grafting of ...

A proposal by Brussels to allow pest-resistant American grapes in wine production is dividing Europe along a north-south faultline — with the Continent's southern wine powerhouses kicking up ...

A few years ago I was looking for a seedless table grape to plant at my home, and found Raintree Nursery’s description of a cross between Vitis labrusca and Vitis vinifera called ‘Einset.’ Here’s what ...

Genetic diversity in the variety of fruits and vegetables we consume does not just expand the palate but protects plants from succumbing to attack from pests and diseases. For instance, the vast ...

Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol. 62, No. 6 (2011), pp. 1731-1741 (11 pages) The intensity of the root-sourced abscisic acid (ABA) signal has long been thought to decrease along its longdistance ...

Many fans recount their first taste as if it were a lost love. Some compare it to a fine moscato, with hints of shortbread and honey. Venetian chef Enrica Rocca’s first sip reminded her of eating ...

Concord grapes (Vitis labrusca) are a powerhouse of nutrients and antioxidants, making them a valuable addition to a healthy diet. Known for their deep purple-blue hue and sweet, tangy flavor, these ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Most of the world’s wine is made from the European grapevine species Vitis vinifera. Chardonnay, ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Nodal shoot segments of four grapevine genotypes well known for their Fe-chlorosis characteristic [Vitis vinifera × Vitis berlandieri Fercal, ...

First it was pet turtles and now it’s wine grapes—I just can’t stop thinking about what it means to be native. The United States ferments 700 million gallons of wine each year, most of it from the ...