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Italian Scientists are close to completing the first map of the genetic identity of a vine variety.
Researchers from San Michele all’Adige Institute, in Trentino Alto-Adige, together with Myriad Genetics in the US, have decoded the of Pinot Noir vine.
The discovery, if confirmed, could have major implications on vine growing by allowing the development of vines better adapted to difficult climatic conditions.
Project director Riccardo Velasco explained:
“Now that we have the wine genome in hand, exploration can proceed scientifically and rapidly.” (Source)
This is the first time the genome for a fruiting plant has been determined and San Michele all’Adige institute intends to make the genome freely available to the international scientific community.
