Georgian Grapevine Cultivars: Ancient Biodiversity for Future Viticulture
Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
Year: 2021

Grapevine (<i>Vitis vinifera</i>) is one of the most widely cultivated plant species of agricultural interest, and is extensively appreciated for its fruits and the wines made from its fruits. Considering the high socio-economic impact of the wine sector all over the world, in recent years, there has been an increase in work aiming to investigate the biodiversity of grapevine germplasm available for breeding programs. Various studies have shed light on the genetic diversity characterizing the ge