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flag USDA funds $7M project to crossbreed muscadine and Vitis vinifera grapes for better disease resistance and quality.

flag A $7 million grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports a 32-person team aiming to crossbreed muscadine and Vitis vinifera grapes. flag Muscadines offer disease resistance and unique flavors, while Vitis vinifera provides thinner skin, crispier texture, and seedlessness. flag Despite challenges due to differing chromosome numbers, the team seeks to enhance grape quality and productivity.

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