Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) 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 …

The purpose of this work is to present the archaeological and historical background of
viticulture and winemaking from ancient times to the present day in the Mediterranean basin …

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 …

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera ssp. sativa) is a perennial crop especially important for wine and
fruit production. The species is highly polymorphic with thousands of different varieties …

Abstract Background Georgia, in the Caucasian region, is considered the first domestication
centre of grapevine. This country is characterized by high morphological variability of …

In grafted plants, such as grapevine, increasing the diversity of rootstocks available to
growers is an ideal strategy for helping plants to adapt to climate change. The rootstocks …

Background Galla chinensis is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) produced due to the
interaction between the Fordinae aphids and the Rhus plant species. Horned galls with high …

We summarize aspects of the domestication of grapevines (Vitis vinifera ssp. sativa) from its
wild ancestor (Vitis vinifera ssp. sylvestris) by focusing on the first three stages of the …

Grapevine domestication took place in the Caucasus area known as the Cradle of
Viticulture, within or near the geographical area known as the Vavilov Triangle. The …

The South Caucasus is recognised as the primary Vitis vinifera L.(grapevine) domestication
centre and has a high diversity of wild and cultivated grapevines. Archaeological findings …