Tigray’s old grapevines have survived against the odds: new research uncovers their genetic and historic value
The Conversation | 21.07.2026 21:28
The northern highlands of Ethiopia are among Africa’s oldest agricultural landscapes. Some of the world’s most important crops originated here, particularly pulses and grains, including teff. Yet another crop has a less well-known history in Ethiopia’s Tigray region: the grapevine.
