Genetics and Biology of Grapevine
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
Learning area: Production and quality of grapes
To increase the knowledge of the grapevines physiology in relation to phenology, development and maturation of the fruit, the carbon, nutritional and water balance, in relation to environmental resources and varietal differences.The student will be able to understand the modern methods used in grape breeding, especially those involving the usage of molecular and genomics breeding. The student will acquire competencies and techniques to be used in grape cultivars molecular characterization and breeding. The student will be exposed to the most recent theories about grape domestication supported by molecular evidences. The student will be able to understand the basis of grape breeding through transgenesis and cisgenesis, and next breeding Technologies.
To increase the knowledge of the grapevines physiology in relation to phenology, development and maturation of the fruit, the carbon, nutritional and water balance, in relation to environmental resources and varietal differences.The student will be able to understand the modern methods used in grape breeding, especially those involving the usage of molecular and genomics breeding. The student will acquire competencies and techniques to be used in grape cultivars molecular characterization and breeding. The student will be exposed to the most recent theories about grape domestication supported by molecular evidences. The student will be able to understand the basis of grape breeding through transgenesis and cisgenesis, and next breeding Technologies.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of the physiology of grapevine development and fruiting, of the water and mineral nutrition and carbon balance in relation to changing environmental and genetic resources.The student will have to be able to understand the design of experiments in grape breeding programs. To this end, the student will have to master basic genetics, molecular genetics, biochemistry and population genetics. The student will have to be able to critically interpret the experiments in grape breeding using advanced molecular breeding and transgenetic technologies.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Assessment methods and Criteria
Genetics module
The exam is an oral or written interview, chosen by the student. The exam consists of six questions. In the oral version, the first question is chosen by the student. The written exam lasts 2 hours. The oral exam lasts about 30 minutes. The questions cover all topics of the program. The ability to argue about the topic of the question is required, in a logical and articulated way. The oral exam is face-to-face and / or remotely on the Webex platform according to the provisions in force.
Biology module
Oral exam in person. Three questions will be asked on three different parts of the program. The vote will be expressed in thirty.
The final grade is the arithmetic average of the marks obtained in the two modules rounded up.
Students with specific learning disabilities or other disabilities are requested to contact the teacher via email at least 15 days before the exam session to agree on any personal compensatory measure. In the email addressed to the teacher, the respective University services must be reported in CC: [email protected] (for students with LD) and [email protected] (for students with other disabilities).
The exam is an oral or written interview, chosen by the student. The exam consists of six questions. In the oral version, the first question is chosen by the student. The written exam lasts 2 hours. The oral exam lasts about 30 minutes. The questions cover all topics of the program. The ability to argue about the topic of the question is required, in a logical and articulated way. The oral exam is face-to-face and / or remotely on the Webex platform according to the provisions in force.
Biology module
Oral exam in person. Three questions will be asked on three different parts of the program. The vote will be expressed in thirty.
The final grade is the arithmetic average of the marks obtained in the two modules rounded up.
Students with specific learning disabilities or other disabilities are requested to contact the teacher via email at least 15 days before the exam session to agree on any personal compensatory measure. In the email addressed to the teacher, the respective University services must be reported in CC: [email protected] (for students with LD) and [email protected] (for students with other disabilities).
Grapevine biology
Course syllabus
Introduction and recall of the grapevine morphology
Ecology, ecophysiology and phenology of the grapevine
Grapes development and ripening
Carbon balance and mineral nutrition
Water balance and environmental stresses
Ecology, ecophysiology and phenology of the grapevine
Grapes development and ripening
Carbon balance and mineral nutrition
Water balance and environmental stresses
Teaching methods
Face-to-face specified. The teacher makes use of presentations / slides that are available to the students.
Teaching Resources
Keller M 2010 The Science of Grapevine Elsievier ISBN 9780128163658
Note testo: eBook ISBN: 9780128167021
Note testo: eBook ISBN: 9780128167021
Grapevine genetics
Course syllabus
Introduction to the course and Review of basic genetics and quantitative genetics (0.5 CFU)
Mendelian genetics and its laws
Quantitative genetics and introduction to its statistical bases
Review of population genetics (0.5 CFU)
Varieties, clones, spontaneous plants and cultivated in viticulture
Molecular characterization of varietal and clonal biodiversity (1 CFU)
Molecular markers: types, techniques
Molecular markers for varietal and clonal characterization
Grape genomics (1 CFU)
Plant genome sequencing strategies and tools
Grape genome sequencing
Use of sequencing techniques in breeding: examples in grapevine
Modern genetic improvement of the grape (1 CFU)
Notes on the history of genetic improvement of the vine
Hybridization and self-fertilization
Ideotypes for the grape
Molecular markers and genetic improvement
Molecular and genomic genetics for
QTL mapping and cloning
Mapping using linkage disequilibrium
Marker-assisted selection
Genetic improvement programs for grape
Genetic improvement based on interspecific variability (1 CFU)
Transformation and regeneration of grape
Next breeding technologies applied to grape
Mendelian genetics and its laws
Quantitative genetics and introduction to its statistical bases
Review of population genetics (0.5 CFU)
Varieties, clones, spontaneous plants and cultivated in viticulture
Molecular characterization of varietal and clonal biodiversity (1 CFU)
Molecular markers: types, techniques
Molecular markers for varietal and clonal characterization
Grape genomics (1 CFU)
Plant genome sequencing strategies and tools
Grape genome sequencing
Use of sequencing techniques in breeding: examples in grapevine
Modern genetic improvement of the grape (1 CFU)
Notes on the history of genetic improvement of the vine
Hybridization and self-fertilization
Ideotypes for the grape
Molecular markers and genetic improvement
Molecular and genomic genetics for
QTL mapping and cloning
Mapping using linkage disequilibrium
Marker-assisted selection
Genetic improvement programs for grape
Genetic improvement based on interspecific variability (1 CFU)
Transformation and regeneration of grape
Next breeding technologies applied to grape
Teaching methods
Face-to-face specified. The teacher makes use of presentations / slides that are available to the students.
Teaching Resources
G. Barcaccia, M. Falcinelli 2008 Genetica e genomica. Liguori. ISBN: 8820736292
Grapevine biology
AGR/03 - ARBORICULTURE AND FRUITCULTURE - University credits: 5
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Failla Osvaldo
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Failla Osvaldo
Grapevine genetics
AGR/07 - AGRICULTURAL GENETICS - University credits: 5
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Pozzi Carlo Massimo
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Pozzi Carlo MassimoProfessor(s)