Mention the word “hybrid” in relation to grape varieties and many times the response will be negative. It is time to reconsider that bias.
Advances in science and technology to combine V. vinifera and the mildew resistance of non-vinifera vines have finessed the breeding of hybrid grape varieties to a level warranting further scrutiny.
To read about what PIWIs are, how science is helping improve PIWI quality, and why these varieties are important, click here to read my latest piece for SevenFifty Daily.
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