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Grape breeding and viticulture research programe in Iran
H. Mahmoudzadeh 1* , M.A. Nejatian 2 , D. Hassani 3
1 Agricultural and Natural Resource Research Center, West Azerbaijan, Iran; 2 Agricultural and
Natural Resource Research Center, Qazvin, Iran; 3 Horticulture Department, Seed and Plant
Improvement Institute, Karaj, Iran
*Corresponding author: mahmoudzadeh_h@yahoo.com
Iran is a large country with more than 320,000 ha of cultivated grapevines. Several species of the
genus Vitis, such as Vitis sylvestris (in west) and V. labrusca (in north) are native to Iran.
However, they have not been brought into cultivation or for breeding. Also, There are more than
800 genotypes of grapevine include commercial cultivars and wild genotypes in Iran. Now, there
are 680 genotypes of them from local collections in Takestan Grapevine Research Station in
Iran. The progenies from the vine adapted to the environment of that district, and the cultivar
‘Kishmesh’ were thus released. In the 6 th century, ‘Sefid bidaneh’ grapes became famous for
their excellent fruit quality. However, most vinifera grapes could be cultivated successfully, but
not in north of Iran, because of the spread of diseases. Until 2007 there aren’t any identified
programs for viticulture and breeding research on grape and generally, researchers worked based
on regional requirements. Since, precise research program is vital for viticulture in Iran. It was
decided to prepare based on 20 years future a document of Iranian agriculture development
strategies. The organization of agriculture research, education and extension was responsible to
do that. A team of all researchers and experts of viticulture work together for perpetration of this
program. The main objects of this program are extension of cultural area, quality and quantity
improvement of table grape and raisin. The program includes four sections:
1. At first stage, viticulture problems and limitations were detected in all regions of Iran and
analyzed.
2. In second stage, a tree of problems was drawn. Tree drawing was based on situation and
determination of problems importance that influenced instability of grapevine production
in Iran.
3. Gathering of information were done from results of last research in Iran and other
countries to solving problems in 3rd stages of program.
4. Tree of aims of program was drawn. This tree showed necessary works that may be done
to solving problems of viticulture improvement in Iran. Based on tree of aims team tries
to provide a program that includes in research requirements and time schedule of works.
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