Since 1983

The Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (ZR) is engaged in the inventory of Vitis species, varieties and other Vitis genotypes existing in the grapevine collections world-wide, leading to the establishment of the Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC).

Initial support was given by :
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) and Bioversity (formerly known as International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI)).

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Since 1996

The VIVC is accessible via the Internet. It is continuously updated.

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Objectives
Documentation of the grape genetic resources. Facilitation with regard to the exchange of material.
Information source for breeders, researchers, wine growers, etc.