Temperature, water, solar radiation, and atmospheric CO2 concentration are the main
abiotic factors that are changing in the course of global warming. These abiotic factors …

(E)-β-caryophyllene (BCP) is a bicyclic sesquiterpene widely distributed in the plant
kingdom, where it contributes a unique aroma to essential oils and has a pivotal role in the …

Background: β-Caryophyllene (BCP) is a natural bicyclic sesquiterpene abundantly found in
essential oils from various spices, fruits and medicinal as well as ornamental plants. It is …

Often blamed for bringing green aromas and astringency to wines, the use of stems is also
empirically known to improve the aromatic complexity and freshness of some wines …

Methyl jasmonate (MeJA) was applied in a vineyard on leaves and grape clusters of cv
Sangiovese to test its ability to stimulate the production of aromas and identify the main …

Background Cinnamomum camphora has been cultivated as an economically important tree
for its medicinal and aromatic properties. Selective breeding has produced Cinnamomum …

Regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) is a viticultural practice known to improve grape phenolics
and color in red grapes; however, the impact of this practice on grape aromas remains …

Background The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors (TFs), as one of the
largest families of TFs, are essential regulators of plant terpenoid biosynthesis and response …

Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) is one of the most destructive diseases of the cultivated
species Vitis vinifera. The use of resistant varieties, originally derived from backcrosses of …

The present review integrates current knowledge on mono-and sesquiterpenes in grapes
with a special focus on biochemical and physiological aspects. Recent research has …