Creation of new UNIUD-IGA-VCR Resistant Varieties and new UNIMI Rootstocks
New independent VCR Genetic Improvement Program
Partner
University of Udine
University of Milan
Institute of Applied Genomics
University of Milan
Institute of Applied Genomics
Description
VCR, in partnership with the Institute of Applied Genomics of Udine, the University of Udine and the University of Milan, has been engaged for several years in a project of vine genetic improvement, striving to obtain new varieties of wine and table grapes as well as rootstocks, resistant to the most common biotic and abiotic stresses. In 2015 VCR started their own genetic improvement program: since then, every year tens of thousands of new seedlings, the result of controlled pollinations, go through a meticulous expertise aimed at assessing their resistance capacity and their agronomic and oenological aptitudes.
Goal
In the forthcoming years Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo are committed to developing, through the implementation of multiple sources of resistance, new grape varieties that will be able to withstand the most common diseases. The creation of new and more performing genotypes will allow our viticulture to respond to the challenges set by both climate change and market needs. Hence, the focus is set upon the creation of new seedless table varieties, more performing rootstocks and new disease-resistant varieties.
Results
VCR collaborated to the approval and production of 14 UNIUD-IGA-VCR downy- and powdery-mildew resistant vines, which are being currently marketed both in Italy and abroad, and hold the exclusive license for the M-rootstocks obtained by the University of Milan. Furthermore, the appraisal process of several dozen of new VCR original genotypes is at an advanced stage: these new genotypes are the result of crossings between effective resistance-bearing parents and traditional grape varieties native of many wine-growing countries.
