Preliminary data on morphological, genetic and enological diversity of neglected authochtonous grape varieteis of Armenia

N. A. HOVHANNISYAN; M. V. DALLAKYAN; S. S. ESOYAN; I. M. MANUKYAN; A. H. YESAYAN

N. A. HOVHANNISYAN Yerevan State University, Institute of Biology
M. V. DALLAKYAN Yerevan State University, Institute of Biology
S. S. ESOYAN Yerevan State University, Institute of Biology
I. M. MANUKYAN Yerevan State University, Institute of Biology
A. H. YESAYAN Yerevan State University, Institute of Biology

Keywords: Grape – autochthonous – preservation – diversity

Abstract

In this study the neglected and endangered local grape varieties were rediscovered in native areas of their cultivation. The genetic, morphological and enological diversity were characterized. These results are giving a good perspective for endangered autochthonous grapevine cultivars preservation and future use.

Author Biographies

N. A. HOVHANNISYAN, Yerevan State University, Institute of Biology

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Nelli.hovhannisyan@ysu.am

M. V. DALLAKYAN, Yerevan State University, Institute of Biology

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S. S. ESOYAN, Yerevan State University, Institute of Biology

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I. M. MANUKYAN, Yerevan State University, Institute of Biology

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A. H. YESAYAN, Yerevan State University, Institute of Biology

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