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 …

Plant phenolics have been for many years a theme of major scientific and applied interest.
Grape berry phenolics contribute to organoleptic properties, color and protection against …

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

Advances in the flavonoid field have been nothing short of spectacular over the last 20
years. While the medical field has noticed flavonoids for their potential antioxidant …

With the advances in electronic and information technologies, various sensing systems have
been developed for specialty crop production around the world. Accurate information …

The function of anthocyanins in green, vegetative tissues has always been a contentious
issue. Here we evaluate their proposed photoprotective function since recent findings have …

Flavonoids are a large and diverse group of compounds that, by their presence or absence,
contribute greatly to wine quality. While the flavonoid content and composition of a wine …

Opaque boxes were applied to bunches of Shiraz grapes prior to flowering to determine the
effect of sunlight on berry development and accumulation of flavonoids. The boxes were …

Wine production is a complex process from the vineyard to the winery. On this journey,
microbes play a decisive role. From the environment where the vines grow, encompassing …

Abstract Background and Aim: We tested the hypothesis that elevated temperature
decouples anthocyanins and total soluble solids (TSS) in develo** berries and explored …