They deciphered the complete genome of Malbec: What are the keys to the Argentine flagship strain

A transcendental discovery revolutionized Argentine viticulture. A team of researchers led by experts from CONICET together with Vivero Mercier Argentina, and with the support of both national and international entities, completed the genome sequence of Malbec. This is a fundamental scientific advance for the creation of high-quality Malbec grape varieties that are more resistant to climate change. This novelty facilitates the development of clones of grape strains that present a more adaptable behavior to the increase in global temperatures and, in turn, opens the door to new research that allows us to address different challenges and improve the quality of the most emblematic varietal. from Argentina. During that study, published in the journal Horticulture Research, advanced bioinformatics and DNA sequencing were used to reveal the complete genetic structure of Malbec. Thus, the scientists obtained a detailed insight into how their parental varieties, Prunelard and Magdeleine ...