Vineyard's soil microbes shape grapes' microbial community
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 10:30
in Biology & Nature
In the first study of an entire wine grapevine's microbiome, researchers have found that the microbes associated with the grapes, leaves and flowers are largely derived from the soil microbes found around the plant's roots. The findings could help dissect how microbes affect a wine's properties and pave the way for biotechnological advances for producing hardier crops.