Over decades, the concept of grape quality has evolved emphasizing its multidisciplinary
nature and that the same “desired quality” might correspond to even strikingly different …

One of the main objectives of wine grape growers in several viticultural areas throughout
history has been the achievement of full ripening, ie maximum soluble solids concentration …

The Science of Grapevines, Third Edition reflects the latest insights into cultivar
relationships, vascular transport, hormone action, and stress responses of grapevines …

The present study was designed to evaluate water-induced alterations in non-enzymatic
antioxidants as evidenced by the qualitative and quantitative properties of polyphenols and …

Factors such as extreme temperatures, light radiation, and nutritional condition influence the
physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes associated with fruit development and …

Foreseen climate change points to shifts in agricultural production patterns worldwide, which
may impact ecosystems directly, as well as the economic and cultural contexts of the wine …

Background The selective removal of grapevine leaves around berry clusters can improve
the quality of ripening fruits by influencing parameters such as the berry sugar and …

Crop-regulation techniques applied as preflowering defoliation (D), early cluster thinning at
preflowering (ECT), and cluster thinning at lag-phase of berry growth (LCT) were tested over …

Bunch compactness (or density) is a grapevine specific trait that affects the commercial
quality and sanitary status of wine and tablegrapes. Compact bunches are more susceptible …

Grape berry composition mainly consists of primary and secondary metabolites. Both are
sensitive to environment and viticultural management. As a consequence, climate change …