Grape breeding and genetic studies in Brazil.
Grape breeding and genetic studies in Brazil.
Author(s): CAMARGO, U. A.; MAIA, J. D. G.; REVERS, L. F.; LEAO, P. C. de S.; QUECINI, V.; FERREIRA, M. E.; RITSCHEL, P. S.
Summary: The development of new grape cultivars in Brazil has been carried out by the Grape Breeding Program and the Grapevine Germplasm Bank (GGB) , established by Embrapa in 1977. The main results of this effort include the phenotypic characterization of 1,000 accessions maintained in the collection, the development of a group of 400 advanced selections and the release of 14 new grape cultivars in the last two decades.
Publication year: 2012
Types of publication: Abstract in annals or event proceedings
Unit: Embrapa Semi-arid Region
Keywords: Brasil, Grapes, Melhoramento genético, Pesquisa, Uva, Variedade, Viticultura, Vitis Vinifera
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