Our new “Research In Plain English” article is now available: “New resistance genes mapped for an important foliar insect pest of some hybrid grape cultivars“
The VitisGen2 team members at the University of Minnesota have been studying the genetic underpinnings of foliar phylloxera resistance. Rootstocks resistant to this important grape pest have been available for some time — and a new article by Matthew Clark et al. explains how their research helps breeders come closer to breeding resistance to foliar phylloxera as well. The RIPE article provides a “plain English” explanation of the research described in the full article, linked below.
Quantitative trait loci identified for foliar phylloxera resistance in a hybrid grape population. Authors: Matthew D. Clark, Soon L. Teh, Eric Burkness, Laise Moreira, Grace Watson, Lu Yin, William D. Hutchison and James J. Luby. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 24 (3), pages 292-300.