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Influence of light exclusion on anthocyanin composition in ‘Cabernet sauvignon’

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine how artificial shading influenced berry development and anthocyaninaccumulation in ‘Cabernet sauvignon’. Opaque polypropylene boxes were applied to grape bunches over three different developmental stages. The vines were defoliated in the bunch zone to nullify the shading by leaves. Bunch shading before veraison delayed growth and ripening. Light exposure after veraison influenced anthocyanin components and pattern.

Publication date: July 3, 2024

Issue: Macrowine 2010

Type: Article

Authors

Pietro SCAFIDI1, Maria Gabriella BARBAGALLO1, Mark O. DOWNEY2

1 University of Palermo – Dipartimento di Colture Arboree – Viale delle Scienze 11 – 90128 Palermo, I.

2Department of Primary Industries Victoria, PO Box 905, Mildura, Vic. 3502, AUS.

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Keywords

artificial bunch shading, anthocyanin composition and accumulation

Tags

IVES Conference Series | Macrowine | Macrowine 2010

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