Tigray’s old grapevines have survived against the odds: new research uncovers their genetic and historic value
Researchers are studying ancient grapevines in Ethiopia's Tigray region to determine if they are descendants of crops cultivated during the Aksumite kingdom. These vines have been preserved through generations of household cultivation and hold significant genetic and historical value.
Harvesting grapes from one of the two founder vines of the Rubaksum Tsellim landrace, trained over a household pergola in Aksum, Tigray. Yemane Hailu Fissuh , Author provided (no reuse) https://theconversation.com/tigrays-old-grapevines-have-survived-against-the-odds-new-research-uncovers-their-genetic-and-historic-value-286393 https://theconversation.com/tigrays-old-grapevines-have-survived-against-the-odds-new-research-uncovers-their-genetic-and-historic-value-286393 Link copied Share article Share article
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