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grapevines
Coverage of grapevines in the Nexus archive.
- DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds points to origins of modern winemaking
DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds found in Tuscany's ancient wells reveals that Roman-era vineyards in Chianti produced white fruit, forming part of the empire's agricultural network. This discovery provides the most extensive genetic history of grapevines from a single site and links ancient practices to modern winemaking.
- ‘They don’t belong in our environment’: US vineyards battle spotted lanternflies as invasive insects spread
US vineyards from Virginia to New York are battling invasive spotted lanternflies that damage grapevines and reduce yields. Growers are resorting to squashing the insects, as demonstrated at Zephaniah Farm Vineyard, which has been operated by the Zephaniah family since 1949.