Sabrina Halvorson, AgNet West USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Plant Genetic Research Unit (PGRU) is researching crossbreeding of existing grape germplasm, whether among the more than 1,400 accessions available at the PGRU are wild grape varieties. PGRU grape germplasm culture curator Erin Galarneau says desired traits produced by crossbreeding can now be done in less time, thanks to resources beyond plant materials.
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
