Unlocking the Secrets of Grape Domestication Through Genome Sequencing
Recent research using genome sequencing has revealed new insights into the fascinating history of grape domestication. Scientists have discovered that a wild ancestor of Vitis vinifera, the grape species used to make wine, was domesticated over 6,000 years ago in the Near East. This research provides new evidence that the domestication of grapes likely occurred earlier than previously thought. Furthermore, it suggests that the Near East was the center of grape domestication, with grapes then spreading to other parts of the world from this region. This new information will help us better understand the history of grape domestication, and could lead to new insights into the development of grape varieties.
source: Phys.org