Anthocyanins are secondary metabolites and water-soluble pigments belonging to the
phenolic group, with important functions in nature such as seed dispersal, pollination and …

Climate is the main factor affecting grape and wine quality in Mediterranean viticulture.
Global warming provokes an increase in the accumulation of soluble solids in grapes …

Grape is the main fruit crop in several countries. Although many grape-based food products
can be found in the market, studies have shown that around 75% of the world grape …

Grape pomace is a high quality biodegradable residue of the winery industry. It is comprised
of grape seed, skin and stalks, and is blessed with substantial quantities of phenols …

Phenolic compounds constitute a group of secondary metabolites which have important
functions in plants. Besides the beneficial effects on the plant host, phenolic metabolites …

Quercetin is the great representative of polyphenols, flavonoids subgroup, flavonols. Its main
natural sources in foods are vegetables such as onions, the most studied quercetin …

Grapes are a rich source of bioactive molecules including phenolic acids, flavonoids,
anthocyanins, stilbenes, and lipids. These are the compounds which contribute to the health …

With the climate constantly changing, plants suffer more frequently from various abiotic and
biotic stresses. However, they have evolved biosynthetic machinery to survive in stressful …

Traditionally, wine production has been assumed as an environmentally friendly process.
However, it requires a considerable amount of resources (eg water, fertilisers and organic …

Since the dawn of the 20th century, the average life expectancy at birth has nearly doubled
due to advances in science and medicine. As medical records grew more reliable, it became …