The Munson Grapes -- A Rich Germplasm Legacy

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Abstract: An historical review is presented of the contributions of TV. Munson to viticulture and the improvement of cultivated grapes. Munson developed more than 300 grape cultivars with the principal goal of combining the pest resistance and climatic adaptability of various native American grape species with the superior fruit quality of commercial cultivars. Several Munson cultivars achieved commercial importance in the early 1900's and a few are still grown today, most notably the rootstock 'Dog Ridge.' Munson's legacy is the genetic diversity within his cultivars; a valuable genetic resource for grape breeders.

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Tarara, Julie M. & Hellman, Edward W. July 1990.

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Abstract: An historical review is presented of the contributions of TV. Munson to viticulture and the improvement of cultivated grapes. Munson developed more than 300 grape cultivars with the principal goal of combining the pest resistance and climatic adaptability of various native American grape species with the superior fruit quality of commercial cultivars. Several Munson cultivars achieved commercial importance in the early 1900's and a few are still grown today, most notably the rootstock 'Dog Ridge.' Munson's legacy is the genetic diversity within his cultivars; a valuable genetic resource for grape breeders.

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  • Fruit Varieties Journal 44(3):127-130 1990

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  • Accession or Local Control No: GCF_02-099-02
  • OCLC: 1785961
  • ISSN: 0091-3642
  • Library of Congress Control Number: 73642492
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1353337

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  • Publication Title: Fruit Varieties Journal
  • Volume: 44
  • Issue: 3
  • Page Start: 127
  • Page End: 130
  • Pages: 4

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Thomas Volney Munson (September 26, 1853 - January 21, 1913), a renowned grape horticulturist is most well known for his contributions to the field of horticulture and rootstock development. His grape research and collection of native Texas rootstock were the impetus in saving the French wine industry. The French government bestowed on Munson, the Chevalier du Merite Agricole (The French Legion of Honor) for his contribution in saving the French wine industry.

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Tarara, Julie M. & Hellman, Edward W. The Munson Grapes -- A Rich Germplasm Legacy, article, July 1990; United States. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1353337/: accessed June 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Grayson College Foundation.

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