First characterisation of minor and neglected Vitis vinifera L. cultivars from Mount Etna

Eight minor and neglected cultivars of Vitis vinifera L. were characterised according to their ampelographic and agronomic traits and discriminated by molecular analysis with SSR markers. These results are the first complete ampelographic description of these minor and neglected cultivars from the M...

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Main Authors: Filippo Ferlito, Elisabetta Nicolosi, Stefano La Malfa, Antonio Cicala, Alessandra Gentile
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Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2018-03-01
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Online Access:https://hortsci.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/hor-201801-0006_first-characterisation-of-minor-and-neglected-vitis-vinifera-l-cultivars-from-mount-etna.php
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author Filippo Ferlito
Elisabetta Nicolosi
Stefano La Malfa
Antonio Cicala
Alessandra Gentile
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description Eight minor and neglected cultivars of Vitis vinifera L. were characterised according to their ampelographic and agronomic traits and discriminated by molecular analysis with SSR markers. These results are the first complete ampelographic description of these minor and neglected cultivars from the Mount Etna region. The results of this study reveal high morphological diversity of ancient grapevines growing in this region. SSR markers enabled us to discriminate the cultivars and revealed the genetic divergence between them and several autochthonous cultivars. Our efforts could contribute to a better knowledge of grape biodiversity based on morphological and molecular data and could be useful for the development of a reliable germplasm conservation strategy.
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spelling doaj.art-f9afd734a19046fbb96776622d2d86b52023-02-23T03:35:18ZengCzech Academy of Agricultural SciencesHorticultural Science0862-867X1805-93332018-03-01451374610.17221/198/2016-HORTSCIhor-201801-0006First characterisation of minor and neglected Vitis vinifera L. cultivars from Mount EtnaFilippo Ferlito0Elisabetta Nicolosi1Stefano La Malfa2Antonio Cicala3Alessandra Gentile4Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria, Centro di Ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, Acireale (CT), ItalyDipartimento di Agricoltura, Alimentazione e Ambiente, University of Catania, Catania, ItalyDipartimento di Agricoltura, Alimentazione e Ambiente, University of Catania, Catania, ItalyDipartimento di Agricoltura, Alimentazione e Ambiente, University of Catania, Catania, ItalyDipartimento di Agricoltura, Alimentazione e Ambiente, University of Catania, Catania, ItalyEight minor and neglected cultivars of Vitis vinifera L. were characterised according to their ampelographic and agronomic traits and discriminated by molecular analysis with SSR markers. These results are the first complete ampelographic description of these minor and neglected cultivars from the Mount Etna region. The results of this study reveal high morphological diversity of ancient grapevines growing in this region. SSR markers enabled us to discriminate the cultivars and revealed the genetic divergence between them and several autochthonous cultivars. Our efforts could contribute to a better knowledge of grape biodiversity based on morphological and molecular data and could be useful for the development of a reliable germplasm conservation strategy.https://hortsci.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/hor-201801-0006_first-characterisation-of-minor-and-neglected-vitis-vinifera-l-cultivars-from-mount-etna.phpsicilygrapevinebiometricssridentification
spellingShingle Filippo Ferlito
Elisabetta Nicolosi
Stefano La Malfa
Antonio Cicala
Alessandra Gentile
First characterisation of minor and neglected Vitis vinifera L. cultivars from Mount Etna
Horticultural Science
sicily
grapevine
biometric
ssr
identification
title First characterisation of minor and neglected Vitis vinifera L. cultivars from Mount Etna
title_full First characterisation of minor and neglected Vitis vinifera L. cultivars from Mount Etna
title_fullStr First characterisation of minor and neglected Vitis vinifera L. cultivars from Mount Etna
title_full_unstemmed First characterisation of minor and neglected Vitis vinifera L. cultivars from Mount Etna
title_short First characterisation of minor and neglected Vitis vinifera L. cultivars from Mount Etna
title_sort first characterisation of minor and neglected vitis vinifera l cultivars from mount etna
topic sicily
grapevine
biometric
ssr
identification
url https://hortsci.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/hor-201801-0006_first-characterisation-of-minor-and-neglected-vitis-vinifera-l-cultivars-from-mount-etna.php
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