Grapevine Breeding Programs for the Wine Industry: Traditional and Molecular Techniques

Summarizes recent trends in grapevine breeding, both in terms of research and practical programs. The first group of chapters covers the challenges faced by breeders and existing and emerging techniques used to combat them.

Two further groups of chapters focus on grapevine breeding programs in different wine-producing countries around the world. With authoritative contributions from experts across the world's winemaking regions, this book will be an essential reference for all those involved in viticulture and oenology wanting to explore new methods, understand different approaches and refine existing practices.

Highlights: challenges faced by breeders, grapevine breeding programs in different wine-producing countries, contributions from experts across the world's winemaking regions.