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Unearthing Genetic Treasures: Exploring Lost Autochthonous Vitis vinifera Varieties in Lebanon.
Genes - 17 Dec 2024
Saliba Carole, Vargas Alba María, Andrés María Teresa de, Lamy Françoise, Boukhdoud Liliane, Kahale Rhea, Robert Thierry, Azzi Rani, Abinader Noel, Bou Dagher Kharrat Magda
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Lebanon, one of the oldest centers of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) cultivation, is home to a rich diversity of local grape varieties. This biodiversity is linked to the country's unique topography and millennia of cultural history. However, the wine industry primarily utilizes international varieties, putting many local varieties at risk of extinction. METHODS: In this study, we analyzed...
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