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SUMMARY:Vitis Vinifera and Muscadines: Grape Breeders seek the best of both grapes - NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference\, Session 5
DESCRIPTION:Muscadines may be the folksy American of the grape world\, but they have many qualities like disease resistance and unique flavors that are desired in the more popular Vitis vinifera (bunch grapes) species.\nLikewise\, Vitis vinifera — the species that most people eat as table grapes and drink in wine — has many characteristics desirable for muscadines\, like thinner skin\, a crispier texture and seedlessness. Successfully combining traits from these two species of grapes is a challenge due to differing numbers of base chromosomes. \nMargaret Worthington and Renee Threlfall with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are co-directors of a national project supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to crossbreed muscadines and Vitis vinifera grapes for shared desirable traits. New table grape varieties like Candy Hearts™ and Cotton Candy™ show that consumers are excited about new bold flavors for fruit. However\, the genetics for disease resistance are lacking in Vitis grapes\, and there is still work needed to make muscadines more appealing to a broader consumer base. \nJoin us to learn what new grapes may be available to grow in the future! \n  \n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2024 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 7-9\, via ZOOM or by phone. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recorded sessions later. \nThe conference is open to fruit growers of all experience levels and will feature 8 sessions and 10 speakers over 3 days. Plan to join us! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: This live conference (and recordings) is FREE for current NAFEX members. Members will receive email updates with conference notices and links. Not sure if your membership is current? Check the status of your NAFEX membership here. \nNon-members: The conference is only $19 and you’ll receive full conference access plus full member benefits for one year! We invite you to join today.
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