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American Pomological Society

Volume 30 Number 3 Article 7 Pages: 90-92
Year 1976 Month 7
Title: The Origin and Development of Muscadine Grape Varieties
Author: K. Schwartz
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Abstract:
The muscadine grape belongs to the genus Vitis and the subgenus Muscadina. The two species in this subgenus are Vitis rotundifolia Michx. and Vitis munsonianaV. munsonianais less common. In 1700, the genus Vitis was described and named by Joseph Pitton de Tournefort. Lqter in 1803, a French botanist, Andre Michaux, described the muscadine grape, as Vitis rotundifolia.
THe majority of muscadine varieties are and have a diploid chromosome number of 40. Vitis rotundifolia grapes have several common names, including Bullace, Bull grape, Muscadine, and Scuppernong. THe 'Scuppernong' variety was the first cultivar to be brought under cultivation. Until recently it has been the most popular variety; so popular, in fact, that all light or "bronze" muscadines are commonly referred to as 'Scuppernongs'. Muscadine grapes grow well in most of the southeastern states, thriving best in well-drained, moderately fertile soils. They are sensitive to climate and zero °F often kills vines and sets the northern limits of productivity.

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