Wine is one of the most consumed beverages around the world. It is composed of alcohols,
sugars, acids, minerals, proteins and other compounds, such as organic acids and volatile …

Stilbenes are a small family of polyphenolic secondary metabolites that can be found in
several distantly related plant species. These compounds act as phytoalexins, playing a …

Grape is qualitatively and quantitatively very rich in polyphenols. In particular, anthocyanins,
flavonols and stilbene derivatives play very important roles in plant metabolism, thanks to …

Regular moderate wine consumption is often associated with reduced morbidity and
mortality from a variety of chronic diseases in which inflammation is the root cause. This …

Biochar is the solid coproduct of biomass pyrolysis, a technique used for carbon-negative
production of second-generation biofuels. The biochar can be applied as a soil amendment …

Shelf life is an important quality trait for many fruit, including tomatoes. We report that
enrichment of anthocyanin, a natural pigment, in tomatoes can significantly extend shelf life …

Anthocyanins are a group of natural occurring pigments responsible for the red-blue colour
of many fruits and vegetables. Anthocyanins are of interest for two reasons because they …

Climate change is affecting grape yield, composition and wine quality. As a result, the
geography of wine production is changing. In this Review, we discuss the consequences of …

The numerous uses of the grapevine fruit, especially for wine and beverages, have made it
one of the most important plants worldwide. The phytochemistry of grapevine is rich in a …

Biochar (charcoal) is the solid co-product of pyrolysis, the thermal degradation of biomass in
the absence of oxygen. Pyrolysis also yields gaseous and liquid biofuel products. There is a …