Tigray’s old grapevines have survived against the odds : new research uncovers their genetic and historic value

21 juillet 2026 | Jan Nyssen, Professor of Geography, Ghent University, Alemtsehay Tsegay, Associate professor in Agronomy, Mekelle University, Emnet Negash, Researcher, Ghent University; Oregon State University, Federica Sulas, Associate Professor, University of Gothenburg, Mariano Ucchesu, Researcher, Université de Montpellier, Tesfaalem Gebreyohannes, Associate Professor at the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Mekelle University, Yemane Hailu Fissuh, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Assistant Professor, PhD in Biostatistics
A distinctive local variety of grapevine from Ethiopia’s Tigray region could offer potential as a dryland crop.
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