Factors affecting production of quality grapes (Vitis vinifera) for domestic and export market: a review

Authors

  • R G Somkuwar ICAR- National Research Centre for Grapes, P.B. No. 3, P.O. Manjari Farm, Solapur Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Rutuja Nale ICAR- National Research Centre for Grapes, P.B. No. 3, P.O. Manjari Farm, Solapur Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Table Grape, Cultural practices, Fruit quality, Canopy Management, Vitis vinifera

Abstract

Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) cultivars and hybrids of V. vinifera with V. labrusca L. and V. amurensis Rupr.) belonging to Vitaceae family of
deciduous woody perennials are most widely consumed non-climacteric fruits globally. In India, table grapes are gaining popularity
due to its various attributes and availability of nutritional compounds. The grape quality refers to various attributes, including
appearance, colour, texture, flavour, and aroma. The ripening process begins at the veraison stage, marked by sugar accumulation,
berry softening, anthocyanin production, metabolism of organic acids, and build-up of flavour compounds. The present review
explores a wide range of factors that influence grape quality. The impact of cultural operations such as leaf removal, cluster thinning,
shoot pinching, use of plant growth regulators and training system are of vital importance. The effect of temperature, light, water
availability and rootstocks on grape quality are summarized.

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Published

2025-06-13

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Somkuwar, R. G. ., & Rutuja Nale. (2025). Factors affecting production of quality grapes (Vitis vinifera) for domestic and export market: a review. CURRENT HORTICULTURE, 13(2), 03–12. Retrieved from https://currenthorticulture.com/index.php/CURHOR/article/view/250

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): April-June

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Review Article

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