Dario Cantù

Thille, a chromosome-level type B avocado genome, and the structural and allelic variation at candidate flowering-type loci

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome of a type B avocado cultivar, identifies structural variations at flowering-type loci, and predicts the flowering type of a West Indian accession.

Genetic Mapping Reveals a Major Locus for Boron Exclusion in Wild Vitis

The paper identifies a major locus for boron exclusion in wild Vitis species through genetic mapping and phenotyping, supporting its use in breeding boron-tolerant rootstocks.

Sixteen thousand grafts reveal limited scion genetic control of grapevine bench-grafting success

The paper investigates the genetic factors influencing grapevine grafting success using a scion mapping population and identifies a QTL on chromosome 7 associated with increased success.

Haplotype-specific expression of a terpene synthase underlies linalool variation in the grapevine cultivar Riesling

This study identifies haplotype-specific expression of a terpene synthase gene as the source of linalool variation in Riesling grapevines, showing regulatory variation within terpene synthase clusters drives monoterpene diversity.

Harnessing Vitis germplasm diversity to dissect and predict adventitious rooting traits in grapevine

This study evaluates Vitis germplasm diversity to predict adventitious rooting traits, identifying genetic loci and developing genomic prediction models for improved grapevine rootstock breeding.

Genomic compartmentalization of pervasive sex-biased gene expression in the vine mealybug Planococcus ficus

The paper characterizes genome organization and sex-biased gene expression in the vine mealybug, revealing female-skewed, spatially clustered expression patterns and lineage-specific secreted proteins.

The dynamics of introgression across an adaptive radiation: examining hybrid speciation and parallel adaptation in North American Vitis

This study analyzes introgression and adaptive repeatability across 48 Vitis species using whole-genome data, finding widespread introgression and shared genetic variation.

TPS Expression, Not Copy Number, Explains Aroma Diversity among Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) Cultivars

The paper shows that TPS gene expression, not copy number, explains aroma diversity in grapevine cultivars by analyzing haplotype-resolved genomes and validating enzyme activity through functional assays.

Botrytis cinerea infection reshapes the grape berry microbiome during noble rot

This study examines how Botrytis cinerea infection alters the microbiome of grape berries during noble rot, identifying microbial shifts and associations across infection stages and vintages.

Allelic variation at a terpene synthase locus shapes wine monoterpene composition and aroma

This study shows that allelic variation at a terpene synthase locus affects wine monoterpene levels and sensory attributes in a Riesling x Cabernet Sauvignon population.

Fungal pathogen activity and stress-dependent responses of grapevine wood to esca and drought

The paper investigates how drought and esca disease affect grapevine wood interactions with fungi, finding shared stress responses and distinct fungal adaptations under each condition.

Haplotype graph analysis of PdR1 uncovers resistance diversity to Pierce's Disease in Vitis arizonica and its hybrids

The paper analyzes haplotype diversity at the PdR1 locus in Vitis species to identify resistance mechanisms against Pierce's Disease.

Cell-type-specific transcriptional plasticity in a multi-organ atlas reveals organ-independent companion cell regulatory programs in grapevine

The paper constructs a multi-organ single-nucleus transcriptomic atlas of grapevine, revealing organ-independent regulatory programs in companion cells.

Genome-wide characterization of extant clonal diversity in Chilean Carmenere

The paper characterizes clonal genomic diversity in Chilean Carmenere grapevines using genome sequencing, identifying thousands of private SNVs and indels per clone.

Parallel adaptation and admixture drive the evolution of virulence in the grapevine downy mildew pathogen

This study identifies genetic factors driving virulence in the grapevine downy mildew pathogen through QTL mapping and population structure analysis, revealing both parallel adaptation and admixture as evolutionary mechanisms.

Leveraging foundation models to dissect the genetic basis of cluster compactness and yield in grapevine

This study uses QTL mapping and a foundation model for phenotyping to identify genetic loci associated with grapevine cluster compactness and yield traits.

Phased epigenomics and methylation inheritance in a historical Vitis vinifera hybrid

The paper quantifies methylation inheritance in clonally propagated grapevines using phased genomes and multi-omics data, showing remarkable stability of epigenetic marks despite clonal variability.

Intraspecies sequence-graph analysis of the Phytophthora theobromicola genome reveals a dynamic structure and variable effector repertoires

The paper analyzes the genome of Phytophthora theobromicola using long-read sequencing and comparative genomics to reveal dynamic structure and variable effector repertoires.

Dissection of the Ren6 and Ren7 powdery mildew resistance loci in Vitis piasezkii DVIT2027 using phased parental-progeny genomes and intraspecific locus graph reconstruction

The paper identifies NLR genes associated with powdery mildew resistance loci Ren6 and Ren7 in Vitis piasezkii by analyzing phased genomes and structural variation across multiple accessions.

Genomic insights into the virulence repertoire and hemibiotrophic lifestyle of the grapevine black rot pathogen Phyllosticta ampelicida

The paper presents the genome of Phyllosticta ampelicida, revealing its virulence factors and hemibiotrophic lifestyle, and identifies gene family expansions and contractions.

The Genetic Basis of Microbiome Recruitment in Grapevine and its Association with Fermentative and Pathogenic Taxa

This study identifies genetic loci in grapevine that influence berry-associated microbial communities, including pathogenic fungi and fermentative yeasts, revealing broad genetic control over microbiome assembly.

Smoke exposure triggers rapid transcriptional changes and reveals glycosyltransferases linked to smoke taint in ripening grape berries

The paper investigates smoke-induced transcriptional changes in grapevines, identifying glycosyltransferases linked to smoke taint formation and proposing targets for breeding interventions.

Evolutionary history of the grape sex-determining region in angiosperms and emergence of dioecy in Vitaceae

This study traces the evolutionary history of the grape sex-determining region across angiosperms, finding it conserved in flowering plants but not in non-flowering plants.

The Genetic Basis of Chloride Exclusion in Grapevines

This study identifies genetic loci associated with chloride exclusion in grapevines using GWAS and QTL mapping across a diverse germplasm collection.

The assembly and annotation of two teinturier grapevine varieties, Dakapo and Rubired

The paper assembles and annotates the genomes of two teinturier grapevine varieties, Dakapo and Rubired, providing genetic resources for studying pigmentation and other traits.

Dual single-nucleus gene expression atlas of grapevine and Erysiphe necator during early powdery mildew infection

This study uses dual-organism single-nucleus transcriptomics to analyze grapevine and Erysiphe necator gene expression during early powdery mildew infection, identifying cell type markers and immune response patterns.

Genome analysis of the esca-associated Basidiomycetes Fomitiporia mediterranea, Fomitiporia polymorpha, Inonotus vitis, and Tropicoporus texanus reveals virulence factor repertoires characteristic of white-rot fungi

The paper presents genome sequences of four esca-associated Basidiomycetes, identifies virulence factors, and highlights their evolutionary patterns related to plant pathogenesis.

De novo whole-genome assembly and annotation of a high-quality coffee variety from the primary origin of coffee, Coffea arabica var. Geisha

The paper presents a high-quality, chromosome-level genome assembly of Coffea arabica var. Geisha, revealing insights into its evolutionary history and genetic basis for unique coffee qualities.

A super-pangenome of the North American wild grape species

This study constructs a super-pangenome of North American wild grape species to capture genetic diversity and identify loci associated with adaptive traits like salt tolerance.

Comparative pangenomic insights into the distinct evolution of virulence factors among grapevine trunk pathogens

The paper analyzes pangenomes of grapevine trunk pathogens to compare the evolution of virulence factors across species.