In this review we summarize factors determining the plant availability of soil potassium (K),
the role of K in crop yield formation and product quality, and the dependence of crop stress …

Fleshy fruit acidity is an important component of fruit organoleptic quality and is mainly due
to the presence of malic and citric acids, the main organic acids found in most ripe fruits. The …

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 …

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

Wine is made up of more than one thousand compounds, the majority of which, such as
vitamins and minerals, come from the grapes, while others, like ethanol and glycerol, are …

Grapevine reproductive development extends over two seasons, and the genotypic
expression of yield potential and fruit composition is subject to environmental impacts, which …

Water scarcity is a key limiting factor in agriculture. Grapevines react at the physiological,
biochemical and genetic level to tolerate water constraints. Even though grapevines are …

K+ is the most abundant cation in the grape berry. Here we focus on the most recent
information in the long distance transport and partitioning of K+ within the grapevine and …

Fertilization of temperate fruit trees, such as grapevine (Vitis spp.), apple (Malus domestica),
and pear (Pyrus communis) is an important tool to achive maximum yield and fruit quality …

Abstract Background and Aims: Vineyard variability makes satisfaction of winemaker
demands for uniform parcels of fruit that are suitable for particular product streams difficult …