The work of FAMU’s Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit
Research was on display this week in Beijing, China.
Yesterday, FAMU Professor Violeta Tsolova, a professor of
viticulture and development biology at the center, presented “Molecular
Breeding of Synchronized Grape Cell Suspensions for Flavonoid Overexpression”
during the 11th International Conference on Grapevine Breeding and Genetics.
The conference, which occurs every four years, brings the
world’s grape breeders and geneticists together to share their latest research
progress; network and collaborate with researchers from around the world; and
discuss challenging issues facing the research and industry communities with
the goal of developing creative solutions.
Since its establishment by the Florida Legislature in 1978,
FAMU’s Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research has been a leader in
research, development, graduate training and extension activities in the areas
of grape genetics, grape breeding, best practices for vineyard management,
product development, grape biotechnology, small fruit evaluation, and
production methods.
The center, led by Stephen Leong, is an integral component
of the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences.