Publications by authors named "Hallavant C"
The cultivation of grapevines has spanned millennia, leading to thousands of varieties through exchanges, mutations, and crosses between genotypes, as well probably as gene flow from wild populations. These varieties are typically categorized by regional origin and primary use, either for wine production or fruit consumption. France, within the Western European group, hosts many of the world's renowned wine grape varieties.
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- The Eurasian grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is significant for both wine production and as a food source, showcasing great diversity despite being clonally propagated.
- Research involved genome-wide sequencing of 28 archaeological grape seeds from different historical periods, which revealed a close genetic relationship to modern western European wine cultivars.
- Notably, a seed from around 1100 CE matched the genetic signature of 'Savagnin Blanc', indicating a continuous lineage of vegetative propagation for nearly 900 years.