[Grape breeding in Latvia] | Vinogu selekcija Latvija
2007
Vesmins, G., Latvia | Simcenko, A., Latvia
During 1936-1938 by suggestion of Karlis Ulmanis (agronomist, the 4th president of the Republic of Latvia) wine-mountain was arranged at the Pure Horticulture Experimental Station in Sabile (Latvia), where 1350 vines were planted. 36 grape varieties were growing in Sabile Wine Mountain after the World War II. Since 1951 scientists have investigated more than 300 outdoor growing grapes varieties and hybrids from West Europe and Russia. The most outstanding grape breeder in Latvia is Peteris Sukatnieks, who develops winter hardiness vine hybrids ('Lauma', 'Ritausma' and 'Zilga') suitable for climatic conditions of Latvia. During 1992-2006 fifth super early grape varieties of high quality berries have been developed: 'Dovga', 'Liepajas Dzintars', Liepajas Agra', 'Ciravas Agra' and 'Silva'.
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