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Research Project: Grapevine Genetics, Genomics and Molecular Breeding for Disease Resistance, Abiotic Stress Tolerance, and Improved Fruit Quality

Location: Grape Genetics Research Unit (GGRU)

Title: Disease-resistant varieties are on the way: Can we ensure they last?

Author
item MOYER, MICHELLE - Washington State University
item MARTINSON, TIM - Cornell University
item Cadle-Davidson, Lance

Submitted to: Wine Business Monthly
Publication Type: Trade Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/1/2019
Publication Date: 6/3/2019
Citation: Moyer, M., Martinson, T., Cadle Davidson, L.E. 2019. Disease-resistant varieties are on the way: Can we ensure they last?. Nature Biotechnology. 1.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: A new era of low-input, disease-resistant grape varieties is coming. Marker-assisted selection is allowing breeders to confidently incorporate several resistance genes into new varieties that will express a high level of resistance and offer the prospect of very significant reductions in fungicide applications. While today's vinifera grape growers rely heavily on fungicide use (up to 10 to 15 sprays per season, depending on location and management), these new varieties may require only two or three sprays per season. This article describes concepts for breeding and commercial vineyard management to enhance the durability of these new disease resistant grape varieties.