Genetic diversity and signature of divergence in the genome of grapevine clones of Southern Italy varieties.

ABSTRACT: Sexual reproduction has contributed to a significant degree of variability in cultivated grapevine populations. However, the additional influence of spontaneous somatic mutations has played a pivotal role in shaping the diverse landscape of grapevine agrobiodiversity. These naturally occurring selections, termed 'clones,' represent a vast reservoir of potentially valuable traits and alleles that hold promise for enhancing grape quality and bolstering plant resilience against environmental and biotic challenges. Despite their potential, many of these clones remain largely untapped.In light of this context, this study aims to delve into the population structure, genetic diversity, and distinctive genetic loci within a collection of 138 clones derived from six Campanian and Apulian grapevine

SUBMITTER: Villano C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10525710 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature