When Vitis Met Muscadinia: A Love Story in the Vineyard

What happens when science meets the vineyard? In this episode, Dennis sits down with Dr. Renee Threlfall and Dr. Margaret Worthington, the dynamic duo behind the Vitis × Muscadinia project, to talk about building better grapes through collaboration. Recorded in Fayetteville during the VxM Annual Meeting, 2025, the conversation explores the project’s impact on research, growers, and the future of grape breeding. From breeding tables to tasting rooms, Renee and Margaret share what it takes to make grapes that balance resilience with irresistible flavor.After listening, please take 10 seconds to share your feedback at bit.ly/agricurious.