Grape Cultivation and Processing

Description

Grape is one of the most important fruit crops of the world and it contains many of the most valuable elements necessary for life. The crop has a wide adaptability, and grapes can be grown under temperate, sub-tropical and tropical climatic conditions and varied agro-ecological settings. The food, nutrition, medicinal and economic values of the crop could be of significant importance for the population of the Region. Therefore, the Consultation recommended that every effort should be made to realize the full agricultural potential of the crop. Some countries in the Region have experience in the ability of rootstocks to tolerate adverse soil conditions and the positive impact of rootstocks on fruit quality and vine fruit yield. Grapes can be eaten as fresh or used for making jam, juice, jelly, vinegar, wine, grape seed extracts and grape seed oil. Approximately 71% of world grape production is used for wine, 27% as fresh fruit, and 2% as dried fruit. However, in India, 90% of the grape is used for table purpose, even though wine making has made strides. The rest of the grape is used mostly for raisin. This book is a compilation of terms related to the science, production and various aspects of grapes. This book attempts to cover words and phrases from all aspects of grapes. Hence, the book is stimulatory and useful guide to farmers, students, teachers, industrialists, business mans and scientists in viticulture