Effect of foliar application of Ca, Si and their combination on grape volatile composition

Oct 25, 2023 | 2ICGWS-2023, International Congress on Grapevine and Wine Sciences, IVES Conference Series, Posters - Sustainable vineyard management

Calcium (Ca) is an important nutrient for plants which plays key signaling and structural roles. It has been observed that exogenous Ca application favors the pectin accumulation and inhibition of polygalacturonase enzymes, minimizing fruit spoilage. Silicon (Si) is a non-essential element which has been found to be beneficial for improving crop yield and quality, as well as plant tolerance to diverse abiotic and biotic stress factors. The effect of Si supply to grapevine has been assessed in few investigations, which reported positive changes in grape quality and must composition.