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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Melatonin Quantification in Wine

10/07/2025 - The identification of melatonin in grapes has led to the publication of numerous studies on melatonin in wines, and the aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of...

Testing Concrete for the Construction of Winemaking Tanks

11/07/2025 - This work focuses on the design of concrete for the construction of winemaking tanks, as well as coating behaviour and stability of the systems in wine immersion. More specifically, alternative...

Effect of replacing peanut vine with extruded rape straw on growth, nutrient digestibility, energy metabolism, microbial crude protein synthesis, meat amino acid and fatty acid profiles of finishing lambs

14/04/2025 - Peanut crop residues such as peanut vine are widely used to feed small ruminants as roughage in Asia, where the population of sheep and goat takes a large proportion in the world. Compared to peanut...

Combined Metagenomic and Metabolomic Analysis to Evaluate the Comprehensive Effects of Trichoderma and 6PP on Vineyard Ecosystems

04/07/2025 - Viticulture is vital to Italy's agricultural sector, since it significantly contributes to the global wine industry. Microflora and microfauna are considered important factors for soil quality,...

Effects of Hyperbaric Micro-Oxygenation on the Color, Volatile Composition, and Sensory Profile of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Monastrell Grape Must

30/06/2025 - Color, aroma, and overall sensory quality in red wines are largely influenced by oxygen availability during fermentation. This study evaluated the effects of micro-oxygenation under hyperbaric...

A module with multiple transcription factors positively regulates powdery mildew resistance in grapevine

- SummaryErysiphe necator, the causal agent of powdery mildew (PM), is a fungal pathogen that can severely reduce crop yields. In this study, stable overexpression and silencing demonstrated that the...

Assessing Climate Risk in Viticulture: A Localized Index for the Semi-Arid and Mediterranean Regions of Chile

19/06/2025 - Viticulture contributes significantly to Chile's exports and GDP. However, the development and productivity of grapevines is threatened by climate change. Grapevines are grown in diverse regions;...

Identification of Vitis riparia as Donor of Black Rot Resistance in the Mapping Population V3125 x &lsquo;B&ouml;rner' and Additive Effect of Rgb1 and Rgb2

19/06/2025 - Viticulture is facing challenges, like the impact of climate change and various pests and pathogens. Alongside powdery and downy mildew, black rot is one of the most prevalent fungal diseases in...

Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Prokupac Grape Pomace Extract: Implications for Redox Modulation in Honey Bee Cells

18/06/2025 - There is a growing interest in using agri-food by-products and a demand for natural substances that might help maintain healthy honey bee colonies. We investigated a by-product of the wine industry,...

Composition Divergence and Synergistic Mechanisms in Microbial Communities During Multi-Varietal Wine Co-Fermentation

16/06/2025 - The bacterial microbial community composition during wine fermentation is a key contributor to wine quality and flavor. However, studies on the regulatory effects of different grape varieties and...

Phylogenomic insights into the origin of the Norton grape

- Challenges in viticulture such as disease resistance have renewed interest in underutilized cultivars. The Norton grape, one of the earliest popular North American grape cultivars, holds the...

Reflectance spectroscopy predicts leaf functional traits across wine grape cultivars

- Characterizing variability in crop traits is key for understanding agroecosystem responses to environmental change. However, trait data are often time?consuming to collect and therefore still limit...

Help from the past to cope with the future: Vitis sylvestris as a resource for abiotic stress resilience

- Viticulture is facing increasing challenges due to climate change. The focus on fast growth and sweet berries has come at the expense of stress resilience. Grafting onto Phylloxera?resistant...

More sustainability in Europe's vineyards – Using resistant grapevine varieties to reduce the input of pesticides

- Societal Impact StatementWidespread adoption of disease?resistant grapevine varieties presents a significant opportunity to revolutionize viticulture and address pressing environmental concerns. By...

VqERF1B?VqERF062?VqNSTS2 transcriptional cascade enhances stilbene biosynthesis and resistance to powdery mildew in grapevine

- SummaryGrapes, as one of the world's oldest economic crops, are severely affected by grape powdery mildew, causing significant economic losses. As a phytoalexin against powdery mildew, stilbenes and...

Indigenous Malolactic Starter Cultures as Innovative Tools to Modify the Sensory Profile of a Wine: An Oenological Challenge

11/06/2025 - Malolactic fermentation conducted by lactic acid bacteria is essential for enhancing wine's sensory qualities. Although this process can occur spontaneously through the action of native lactic acid...

Exploring Proteomic and Metabolomic Interactions in a Yeast Consortium Designed to Enhance Bioactive Compounds in Wine Fermentations

- A consortium of Saccharomyces species enhanced the production of bioactive moleculesProteomic and metabolomic data indicated that the presence of a competitive strain accelerated the growth rate of...

Phenological Performance, Thermal Demand, and Qualitative Potential of Wine Grape Cultivars Under Double Pruning

06/06/2025 - The production of winter wines in Southeastern Brazil represents a relatively recent but expanding viticultural approach, with increasing adoption across diverse wine-growing regions. This system...

The Influence of Weather Conditions and Available Soil Water on Vitis vinifera L. Albillo Mayor in Ribera del Duero DO (Spain) and Potential Changes Under Climate Change: A Preliminary Analysis

04/06/2025 - Climate variability and trends are of increasing concern in grape-growing areas, although each cultivar can respond differently. In order to establish appropriate adaptation measures, it is necessary...

A Bioclimatic Design Approach to the Energy Efficiency of Farm Wineries: Formulation and Application in a Study Area

01/04/2025 - Wineries require a significant energy demand for cooling interior spaces. As a result, designing energy-efficient winery buildings has become a crucial concern for winemaking countries. The objective...

A Groundbreaking Comparative Investigation of Manual Versus Mechanized Grape Harvesting: Unraveling Their Impact on Must Composition, Enological Quality, and Economic Viability in Modern Romanian Viticulture

21/05/2025 - This study evaluates the impact of grape variety and harvesting method—manual versus mechanized—on must composition, wine quality, and economic performance in the T&acirc;rnave...

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