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Berry and phenology-related traits in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.): from quantitative trait loci to underlying genes.
BMC plant biology - 17 Apr 2008
Costantini Laura, Battilana Juri, Lamaj Flutura, Fanizza Girolamo, Grando Maria Stella
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BACKGROUND: The timing of grape ripening initiation, length of maturation period, berry size and seed content are target traits in viticulture. The availability of early and late ripening varieties is desirable for staggering harvest along growing season, expanding production towards periods when the fruit gets a higher value in the market and ensuring an optimal plant adaptation to climatic and geographic...
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