Performance of 'BRS Magna' vines grown under different training systems, rootstocks and production cycles

Over the past decade, the business of producing juice from grapes (Vitis labrusca L. and hybrids) has been expanding in response to increasing consumption encouraged by campaigns promoting the benefits grape juice can have on health. This study aimed to determine the effect of the production cycle, vine training system, and rootstock on the yield and physical and physical-chemical characteristics of 'BRS Magna' grapes grown in the Vale do Submédio São Francisco in the northeastern region of Brazil. The study was conducted in Petrolina, Pernambuco, over eight production cycles (2017 to 2020). The grapevines were trained in three vine training trellis systems: espalier, lyre, and pergola; and grafted onto two rootstocks: IAC 572 and IAC 766. The production cycle, training system, and rootstocks affected the yield components, vigor, and physical characteristics of the BRS Magna grapes. The combination of the pergola training system and rootstock IAC 766 stood out from the others, providing mean yields estimated at 26 t ha -1 per production cycle. The soluble solids content (SS), titratable acidity (TA), and SS TA -1 ratio were affected neither by the training system nor the rootstock, and higher values for SS and lower values for TA were obtained in the first, second, fourth and eighth production cycles. Thus, the pergola training system and rootstock IAC 766 are recommended for promoting yield gains in the 'BRS Magna' grape in the Vale do Submédio São Francisco.(AU)

Assessment of grape volatile composition using fluorescence indices of leaves in vineyards affected by iron chlorosis

Multiplex 330 (MX) is a portable, non-invasive fluorescence sensor that provides different multiparametric indices that are sensitive to the concentration of chlorophylls, flavonols, and anthocyanins on the leaf surface. This study investigated the use of these indices to assess the variability on free volatile composition of grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) in the field as well as other components of their quality potential in vineyards affected by iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC). Twenty non-irrigated Tempranillo/110 Richter vineyard subzones from non-affected to moderately affected by IDC were monitored in Ribera del Duero area (Spain) during two seasons. The results indicated that MX can characterize the spatial variation of leaf pigment concentrations, agronomic performance, and grape quality in vineyards affected by IDC. The MX indices measured at the leaf level close to harvest had better predictive values for the concentrations of free alcohols, volatile acids, C13-norisoprenoids, esters and acetates in the must than vine vigor, size or degree of technological maturity of the grapes. Our study demonstrates that the MX indices to estimate leaf pigment concentrations can be helpful to assess the technological maturity and free volatile composition of wine grapes in vineyards affected by IDC; nevertheless, the efficacy of the indexes may vary according to the year season.(AU)

NO 3 -, K +, and chlorophyll index in fertigated grapevines in the semi-arid region of Brazil

Evaluating the effects of N and K supply on grapevines ( Vitis vinifera L.) and the techniques for nutritional diagnosis is of great importance for fertigation management of this crop. This study evaluated the effects of N and K fertigation on the soluble concentrations of NO 3 - and K + in the petiole sap and on the leaf chlorophyll index in drip irrigated 'Syrah' grapevine (from 17 June 2013 to 25 Nov 2014). The treatments consisted of five levels of N (0, 15, 30, 60 and 120 kg ha -1 ) and K 2 O (0, 15, 30, 60 and 120 kg ha -1 ), combined in an incomplete 5 2 factorial scheme in 13 combinations and arranged in randomized blocks with four replications. We determined NO 3 - and K + concentrations in petiole sap, leaf chlorophyll index, grapevine cluster mass and number per plant, mean grapevine cluster mass, and phenolic composition. High NO 3 - concentrations contributed positively to grapevine yield; however, increased K+ concentrations caused a negative response of sap. For 120 kg N ha -1 rate, NO 3 - in the sap and chlorophyll index showed higher values at the flowering stage, while high values for K + were observed during the grape-ripening stage.(AU)

Impacto de diferentes métodos de poda da videira 'Niágara Branca' cultivada na região do Planalto Norte Catarinense / Impact of different pruning methods of the 'Niágara Branca' vine cultivated in the region of the Planalto Norte Catarinense

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de dois métodos de poda invernal nos índices produtivos e na qualidade da uva 'Niágara Branca' cultivada na região do Planalto Norte Catarinense. O experimento foi realizado nas safras 2019 e 2020, em vinhedo da variedade Niágara Branca, situado em Canoinhas,SC. Os tratamentos consistiram em dois diferentes sistemas de poda: poda curta, deixando-se esporões com duas gemas, e poda mista, deixando-se varas com quatro gemas e esporões contendo duas gemas para renovação no ano seguinte. Avaliou-se índices vegetativos, produtivos, arquitetura de cachos e maturação tecnológica. O método de poda apresenta influência nas características produtivas e qualitativas da videira 'Niágara Branca', sendo que a adoção da poda mista resulta em maior número de ramos planta-¹, maior número de cachos planta-1, maior massa de cacho-1, maior número de bagas cacho-1, o que consequentemente propicia incremento dos índices produtivos. Plantas submetidas a poda mista, produção média de 5,5 e 11,2 kg planta-1, nas safras 2018 e 2019, respectivamente, enquanto plantas submetidas à poda curta obtiveram produção média de 1,9 e 7,2 kg planta-1. Desta forma a poda mista é recomendada para a videira 'Niágara Branca' cultivada na região do Planalto Norte Catarinense, sem que ocorra comprometimento da qualidade da uva.(AU)

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of two winter pruning methods on yield rates and quality of the 'Niágara Branca' grape grown in the Planalto Norte region of Santa Catarina. The experiment was carried out in the 2019 and 2020 harvests, in a vineyard on the Niágara Branca variety, located in Canoinhas. The treatments consisted of two different pruning systems: short pruning, leaving spurs with two buds, and mixed pruning, leaving canes with four buds and spurs containing two buds for renewal in the following year. Vegetative and productive indices, cluster architecture and technological maturation were evaluated. The pruning method has an influence on the productive and qualitative characteristics of the Niagara Branca vine, and the adoption of mixed pruning results in a greater number of plant-1branches, a greater number of plant-1bunches, a greater mass of bunch-1,a greater number of berries cluster-1, and consequently provides an increase in production rates.Plants produced mixed pruning, an average of 5.5 and 11.2 kg plant-1, in the 2018 and 2019 harvests, respectively, while plants supplied to short pruning obtained an average production of 1.9 and 7.2 kg plant-1. which is recommended for the 'Niágara Branca' vine grown in the Planalto Norte region of Santa Catarina, without compromising the quality of the grape.(AU)

Avaliação do teor de clorofila da videira 'Sauvignon Blanc' em função do aumento da carga de gemas / Evaluation of the chlorophyll content in 'Sauvignon Blanc' grapevine leaves at as function of increasing bud load

O aumento da carga de gemas planta-1pode ser uma alternativa para melhor o equilíbrio vegeto-produtivo da videira, no entanto,por propiciar maior adensamento do dossel vegetativo, pode resultar em redução do teor de clorofila nas folhas. Diante disso, tem-se comocomo objetivo avaliar os teores de clorofila em folhas em função do aumento da carga de gemas na videira 'Sauvignon Blanc' cultivada em região de altitude de Santa Catarina. O presente trabalho foi conduzido durante duas safras, 2017 e 2018, no munícipio de São Joaquim ­SC. Utilizaram-se plantas de videira Sauvignon Blanc, enxertadas sobre 'Paulsen 1103'. Os tratamentosconsistiram em quatro diferentes níveis de cargas de gemas: 15, 30, 50 e 75 gemas planta-1. Avaliou-se o teor de clorofila das folhas em função da carga de gemas em diferentes estádios fenológicos inflorescência separada, plena florada, grão chumbinho, grão ervilha, virada e de cor e colheita, através do equipamento SPAD-502. O aumento da carga de gemas não influenciou os teores de clorofila em diferentes estádios fenológicos avaliados, apenas no estádio fenológico grão ervilha observou-se que o aumento da carga de gemas resultou em aumento dos teores de clorofila nas folhas da videira 'Sauvignon Blanc', durante a safra 2017, não havendo efeito na safra 2018. Em relação ao acompanhamento temporal, conclui-se que os teores de clorofila aumentam até o estádio fenológico grão ervilha,havendo decréscimo dos seus valores no veráison, ocorrendo novo aumento até o momento da colheita.(AU)

The increase in plant-1bud load can be an alternative to improve the vegeto-productive balance of the vine, however, by providing greater density of the vegetative canopy, it can result in a reduction in the chlorophyll content in the leaves. In view of this, the objective is to evaluate the chlorophyll content in leaves as a function of the increase in bud load in the 'Sauvignon Blanc' vine grown in an altitude region of Santa Catarina. The present work was carried out during two agricultural seasons, 2017 and 2018, in the municipality of São Joaquim -SC.Sauvignon Blanc vine plants were used, grafted onto 'Paulsen 1103'. The treatments consisted of four different levels of bud loads: 15, 30, 50 and 75 buds plant-1. The chlorophyll content of the leaves was evaluated as a functionof the bud load at different phenological stages, separate inflorescence, full bloom, lead grain, pea grain, turn and color and harvest, using the SPAD-502 equipment. The increase in the bud load did not influence the chlorophyll contents in different phenological stages evaluated, only in the pea grain phenological stage it was observed that the increase in the bud load resulted in an increase in the chlorophyll contents in the leaves of the 'Sauvignon Blanc' vine, during the 2017 harvest, with no effect on the 2018 harvest.. Regarding the temporal monitoring, it is concluded that the chlorophyll contents increase until the phenological stage grain pea, with a decrease in their values in the verison, with a new increase occurring until the moment of the harvest.(AU)

Composição físico-química de sucos de uva elaborados na região do Planalto Norte Catarinense, safra 2021 / Physicochemical composition of grape juices elaborated in the region of Planalto Norte Catarinense, harvest 2021

Devido à viticultura ser uma atividade em processo de consolidação na região do Planalto Norte Catarinense, os produtores não realizam um acompanhamento da qualidade físico-química dos seus produtos, com o objetivo de comparar e atender a legislação brasileira vigente e os padrões de qualidade. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar a caracterização físico-química de sucos de uva elaborados na região do Planalto Norte Catarinense na safra 2021. O presente estudo foi realizado no Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina ­IFSC,Câmpus Canoinhas, abrangendo a região do Planalto Norte Catarinense -Santa Catarina. As avaliações foram realizadas em triplicata, sendo avaliados as variáveis: densidade relativa (g mL-1), sólidos solúveis (°Brix), Grau Glucométrico (°Babo), acidez titulável total (meq L-1) e pH. Observou-se paraas dez amostras avaliadas, valores médios de densidade relativa de 1,0476 g mL-1. Para o teor de sólidos solúveis (°Brix) observou-se valor médio de 11,79° Brix. O grau glucométrico, expresso em °Babo, apresentou entre as amostras avaliadas valor médio de9,82 °Babo, com valores variando de 7,0 a 15,0 °Babo. O valor médio para a variável acidez total titulável foi de 75,6 meq L-1, com valores entre 63,0 a 89,2 meq L-1. Observou-se valor médio de 3,32 para o pH das amostras, com valores variando de 3,2 a 3,62. O Planalto Norte Catarinense possui potencial para a elaboração de sucos de uva de qualidade, contudo, é importante atentar-se ao ponto de maturação das uvas colhidas, com intuito de obter produtos com maiores teores de sólidos solúveis, grau glucométrico e densidade relativa, além da necessidade de refinar o processo de elaboração.(AU)

Due to the fact that viticulture is an activity in consolidation process in the region of Planalto Norte Catarinense, producers do not perform a follow-up of the physical-chemical quality of their products, aiming to compare and meet the Brazilian legislation in force and the quality standards. In this context, the objective of thiswork was to perform thephysical-chemical characterization of grape juices produced in the region of Planalto Norte Catarinense in the 2021 harvest. The present study was carried out at Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina ­IFSC,Câmpus Canoinhas, covering the region of PlanaltoNorte Catarinense -Santa Catarina. The evaluations were performed in triplicate, and the following variables were evaluated: relative density (g mL-¹), soluble solids (°Brix), glucometric grade (°Babo), total titratable acidity (meq L-¹) and pH. It was observed for the ten samples evaluated, average values of relative density of 1.0476 g mL-¹. For the soluble solids content (°Brix) an average value of 11.79° Brix was observed. The glucometric degree, expressed in °Babo, showed among the samples an averagevalue of 9.82 °Babo, with values ranging from 7.0 to 15.0 °Babo. The average value for the total titratable acidity variable was 75.6 meq L-¹, with values ranging from 63.0 to 89.2 meq L-¹. An average value of 3.32 was observed forthe pH of the samples, with values ranging from 3.2 to 3.62. The Planalto Norte Catarinense region has the potential for the elaboration of quality grape juices, however, it is important to pay attention to the ripening point of the harvested grapes, in order to obtain products with higher contents of soluble solids, glucometric degree and relative density, besides the need to refine the elaboration process.(AU)

Correlation between vegetation indexes generated at Vitis Vinifera L. and soil, plant and production parameters for emergency application in decision making / Correlação entre indices de vegetação gerados em Vitis Vinifera L. e parâmetros de solo, planta e produção para aplicação emergencial na tomada de decisão

Correlation between proximal sensing techniques and laboratory results of qualitative variables plus agronomic attributes was evaluated of a 3,0 ha vineyard in the county of Muitos Capões, Northeast of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, in Vitis vinifera L. at 2017/2018 harvest, aiming to evaluate the replacement of conventional laboratory analysis in viticulture by Vegetation Indexes, at situations were laboratory access are unavailable. Based on bibliographic research, looking for vegetative indexes developed or used for canopy reflectance analysis on grapevines and whose working bands were within the spectral range provided by the equipment used, a total of 17 viable candidates were obtained. These chosen vegetation indices were correlated, through Pearson (5%), with agronomic soil attributes (apparent electrical conductivity, clay, pH in H2O, phosphorus, potassium, organic matter, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, effective CTC, CTC at pH 7.0, zinc, copper, sulfur and boron) for depths 0 -20 cm and 20-40 cm, and plant tissue (Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, copper, zinc, iron, manganese and boron) , in addition to some key oenological and phytotechnical parameters for the quantification of wine production and quality. One hundred and thirty ninesignificant correlations were obtained from this cross, with 36 moderate coefficients between 19 parameter variables versus 12 of the indexes. We concluded that in cases where access or availability of laboratory analyzes is difficult or impracticable, the use of vegetation indices is possible if the correlation coefficients reach, at least, the moderate magnitude, serving as a support to decision making until the lack analytical structure to be remedied.

Avaliou-se a correlação entre as técnicas de sensoriamento proximal e os resultados laboratoriais de variáveis qualitativas, mais os atributos agronômicos do solo de um vinhedo de 3,0 ha no município de Muitos Capões, região nordeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, na safra 2017/2018. Objetivou avaliar a substituição das análises laboratoriais convencionais em viticultura por Índices de Vegetação, em situações de indisponibilidade de acesso ao laboratório. Com base em pesquisa bibliográfica, buscaram-se índices vegetativos desenvolvidos ou utilizados para análise de refletância de dossel em videiras e cujas bandas de trabalho estavam dentro do intervalo espectral fornecido pelo equipamento utilizado, obtendo-se um total de 17 candidatos viáveis. Esses índices de vegetação escolhidos foram correlacionados, por meio de Pearson (5%), com atributos agronômicos do solo (condutividade elétrica aparente, argila, pH em H2O, fósforo, potássio, matéria orgânica, alumínio, cálcio, magnésio, CTC efetivo, CTC em pH 7,0, zinco, cobre, enxofre e boro) para profundidades de 0 - 20 cm e 20 - 40 cm, e tecido vegetal (nitrogênio, fósforo, potássio, cálcio, magnésio, enxofre, cobre, zinco, ferro, manganês e boro), além de alguns parâmetros enológicos e fitotécnicos essenciais para a quantificação da produção e qualidade do vinho. Deste cruzamento foram obtidas 139 correlações significativas, resultando 36 coeficientes moderados entre 19 variáveis de parâmetros versus 12 dos índices. Concluímos que nos casos em que o acesso ou disponibilidade de análises laboratoriais é difícil ou impraticável, a utilização de índices de vegetação é possível, desde que os coeficientes de correlação atinjam, pelo menos, a magnitude moderada, servindo como suporte para a tomada de decisão até a falta de estrutura analítica ser remediada.

Application of abscisic acid (S-ABA) at different stages of ripening on color development of 'Rubi' table grape / Aplicação do ácido abscísico (S-ABA) durante a maturação no desenvolvimento da cor da uva fina de mesa 'Rubi'

The color of the berries is an important aspect of the quality of table grapes and crucial for marketing. The 'Rubi' table grapes grown in the subtropical climate generally lack color intensity due to the inhibition of anthocyanins by high temperatures during ripening. The exogenous application of abscisic acid (S-ABA) can be used to overcome this problem as the accumulation of anthocyanins in the berry skin is regulated by this plant growth regulator. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of the exogenous application of S-ABA at different stages of ripening on color development in 'Rubi' table grapes using the soluble solids (SS) content as a marker of ripening. The study was conducted during two seasons in commercial vineyards. The first trial was conducted in Marialva, Parana, Brazil, during the 2019 summer season crop (harvest in December). S-ABA (400 mg L-1) was exogenously applied at different stages of ripening of 'Rubi' table grapes (determined by the SS content of the berries): control (without application); SS = 8-9 ºBrix; SS = 10-11 ºBrix; SS = 8-9 ºBrix (two applications; the second one applied 10 days after the first); and SS = 10-11 ºBrix (two applications; the second one applied 10 days after the first). The second trial was conducted in Cambira, Parana, Brazil, during the 2020 off-season crop (harvest in May). S-ABA (400 mg L-1) was exogenously applied at different stages of ripening of 'Rubi' grapes: control (without application); SS = 6-7 ºBrix; SS = 7-8 ºBrix; SS = 9-10 ºBrix; SS = 6-7 ºBrix (two applications; the second one applied 14 days after the first); SS = 7-8 ºBrix (two applications; the second one applied 14 days after the first); and SS = 9-10 ºBrix (two applications; the second one applied 14 days after the first).(AU)

A cor das bagas é um aspecto importante de qualidade e comercialização de uvas de mesa. A uva fina de mesa 'Rubi' produzida em clima subtropical geralmente apresenta deficiência de cor devido à inibição da formação de antocianinas pelas altas temperaturas durante a maturação. Um dos métodos utilizados para superar esse problema é a aplicação exógena de ácido abscísico (S-ABA), uma vez que o acúmulo de antocianinas na casca das bagas é controlado por esse regulador vegetal. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o efeito da aplicação do S-ABA em diferentes fases de maturação no desenvolvimento da cor da uva fina de mesa 'Rubi', visando o incremento e uniformização da cor dos seus cachos, tendo como referência o teor de sólidos solúveis (SS) das bagas. O experimento foi avaliado em dois ensaios a campo, em pomares comerciais. O primeiro ensaio foi realizado em Marialva, Paraná, Brasil, durante a safra de verão (colheita em dezembro) de 2019. Os tratamentos foram constituídos da aplicação de S-ABA na concentração de 400 mg L-1, em diferentes fases de maturação da uva 'Rubi', de acordo com o teor de SS das bagas, assim descritos: controle (sem aplicação); SS = 8-9 ºBrix; SS = 10-11 ºBrix; SS = 8-9 ºBrix em duas aplicações, sendo a segunda realizada aos 10 dias após a primeira; e SS = 10-11 ºBrix, em duas aplicações, sendo a segunda realizada aos 10 dias após a primeira. O segundo ensaio foi realizado em Cambira, Paraná, Brasil, durante a safra temporona ou de outono (colheita em maio) de 2020. Os tratamentos foram constituídos da aplicação de S-ABA na concentração de 400 mg.L-1 em diferentes fases de maturação da uva 'Rubi', de acordo com o teor de SS das bagas, assim descritos: controle (sem aplicação); SS = 6-7 ºBrix; SS = 7-8 ºBrix; SS = 9-10 ºBrix; SS = 6-7 ºBrix em duas aplicações, sendo a segunda realizada aos 14 dias após a primeira; SS = 7-8 ºBrix em duas aplicações, sendo a segunda realizada aos 14 dias após a primeira; e SS = 9-10 ºBrix em duas aplicações, sendo a segunda realizada aos 14 dias após a primeira. O delineamento experimental de ambos experimentos foi em blocos casualizados com 4 repetições, sendo que cada parcela foi composta por uma videira. As variáveis analisadas foram antocianinas totais, índice de cor (CIRG), e atributos (L*, C*, h° e ΔE) das bagas.(AU)

Cytotoxicity of iodine-131 radiopharmaceutical in tumor and non-tumor human cells and radioprotection by integral juices of Vitis labrusca L / Citotoxicidade do radiofarmacêutico iodo-131 em células humanas tumorais e não tumorais e radioprotecção por sucos integrais de Vitis labrusca L

Iodine-131 (I-131) radioisotope it causes the formation of free radicals, which lead to the formation of cell lesions and the reduction of cell viability. Thus, the use of radioprotectors, especially those from natural sources, which reduce the effects of radiation to healthy tissues, while maintaining the sensitivity of tumor cells, stands out. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the cytoprotective/radioprotective effects of whole grape juices manufactured from the conventional or organic production systems, whether or not exposed to ultraviolet (UV-C) light irradiation. The results showed that I-131 presented a cytotoxic effect on human hepatocellular cells (HepG2/C3A) at concentrations above 1.85 MBq/mL, after 24 and 48 hours of treatment, though all concentrations (0.0037 to 7.40 MBq/mL) were cytotoxic to non-tumor human lung fibroblast (MCR-5) cells, after 48 hours. However, grape juices (10 and 20 µL/mL) did not interfere with the cytotoxic effect of the therapeutic dose of I-131 on tumor cells within 48 hours of treatment, while protecting the non-tumor cells, probably due to its high antioxidant activity. In accordance with their nutraceutical potential, antioxidant and radioprotective activity, these data stimulate in vivo studies on the use of natural products as radioprotectants, such as grape juice, in order to confirm the positive beneficial potential in living organisms.

O radioisótopo iodo-131 (I-131) causa a formação de radicais livres, que levam à formação de lesões celulares e redução da viabilidade celular. Assim, destaca-se a utilização de radioprotetores, principalmente de origem natural, que reduzem os efeitos da radiação nos tecidos saudáveis, mantendo a sensibilidade das células tumorais. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os efeitos citoprotetores/radioprotetores de sucos de uva integral fabricados em sistemas de produção convencional ou orgânico, expostos ou não à radiação ultravioleta (UV-C). Os resultados mostraram que o I-131 apresentou efeito citotóxico nas células hepatocelulares humanas (HepG2/C3A) em concentrações acima de 1,85 MBq/mL, após 24 e 48 horas de tratamento, embora todas as concentrações (0,0037 a 7,40 MBq/mL) fossem citotóxicas para células de fibroblasto de pulmão humano não tumoral (MCR-5), após 48 horas. No entanto, os sucos de uva (10 e 20 µL/mL) não interferiram no efeito citotóxico da dose terapêutica de I-131 nas células tumorais em 48 horas de tratamento, protegendo as células não tumorais, provavelmente devido ao seu alto poder antioxidante. atividade. De acordo com seu potencial nutracêutico, atividade antioxidante e radioprotetora, esses dados estimulam estudos in vivo sobre o uso de produtos naturais como radioprotetores, como o suco de uva, a fim de confirmar o potencial benéfico positivo em organismos vivos.

Influence of foliar-applied glycinebetaine on growth, yield and some key physiological and biochemical attributes of grape (Vitis vinifera L) / Influência da glicinabetaína aplicada via foliar no crescimento, rendimento e alguns atributos fisiológicos e bioquímicos essenciais da uva (Vitis vinifera L)

Glycinebetaine (GB) plays an imperative role to mitigate the opposing impact of several environmental stresses in various crops. The objective of this investigation was to scrutinize the response of grape (Vitis vinifera L.) to the foliar application of GB. Diverse levels of GB (0, 10, 20 and 30 mM) were applied three times with fifteen days interval to grape cv. King's Ruby. All levels of GB improved the physiological, biochemical and growth attributes of the grape. As compared to control treatment, foliar spray of GB applied at 30 mM increased the number of leaves/vine, leaf area and number of newly emerged branches/plant by 20.55%, 12.28% and 48.13%, respectively. The pH of grape juice was decreased by increasing GB levels. However, total soluble solids, total chlorophyll contents, grape yield and photosynthesis rate was recorded maximum with foliar spray of GB applied at 30 mM. The regression model predicted that each increment in GB level enhanced the number of leaves/plant and the number of newly emerged branches/plant by 1.8 and 0.7, respectively. Thus, it is concluded that exogenous application GB applied at 30 mM might be more useful to obtain the optimum growth and quality of grapes.

A glicina betaína (GB) desempenha um papel fundamental para mitigar o impacto oposto de vários estresses ambientais em várias culturas agrícolas. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi examinar a resposta da uva (Vitis vinifera L.) à aplicação foliar de GB. Diversos níveis de GB (0, 10, 20 e 30 mM) foram aplicados três vezes com intervalo de 15 dias à videira cv. King's Ruby. Todos os níveis de GB melhoraram os atributos fisiológicos, bioquímicos e de crescimento da uva. Em comparação ao tratamento controle, a pulverização foliar de GB aplicada à 30 mM aumentou o número de folhas / videira, área foliar e número de ramos / planta recém-emergidos em 20,55%, 12,28% e 48,13%, respectivamente. O pH do suco de uva diminuiu com o aumento dos níveis de GB. No entanto, sólidos solúveis totais, conteúdo de clorofila total, rendimento de uva e taxa de fotossíntese foram registrados no máximo com pulverização foliar de GB aplicada a 30 mM. O modelo de regressão previu que cada incremento no nível de GB aumentava o número de folhas/planta e o número de ramos/planta recém-emergidos em 1,8 e 0,7, respectivamente. Assim, conclui-se que a aplicação exógena GB aplicada à 30 mM pode ser mais útil para obter o crescimento e a qualidade ideais das uvas.

Influence of foliar-applied glycinebetaine on growth, yield and some key physiological and biochemical attributes of grape (Vitis vinifera L) / Influência da glicinabetaína aplicada via foliar no crescimento, rendimento e alguns atributos fisiológicos e bioquímicos essenciais da uva (Vitis vinifera L)

Glycinebetaine (GB) plays an imperative role to mitigate the opposing impact of several environmental stresses in various crops. The objective of this investigation was to scrutinize the response of grape (Vitis vinifera L.) to the foliar application of GB. Diverse levels of GB (0, 10, 20 and 30 mM) were applied three times with fifteen days interval to grape cv. King's Ruby. All levels of GB improved the physiological, biochemical and growth attributes of the grape. As compared to control treatment, foliar spray of GB applied at 30 mM increased the number of leaves/vine, leaf area and number of newly emerged branches/plant by 20.55%, 12.28% and 48.13%, respectively. The pH of grape juice was decreased by increasing GB levels. However, total soluble solids, total chlorophyll contents, grape yield and photosynthesis rate was recorded maximum with foliar spray of GB applied at 30 mM. The regression model predicted that each increment in GB level enhanced the number of leaves/plant and the number of newly emerged branches/plant by 1.8 and 0.7, respectively. Thus, it is concluded that exogenous application GB applied at 30 mM might be more useful to obtain the optimum growth and quality of grapes.(AU)

A glicina betaína (GB) desempenha um papel fundamental para mitigar o impacto oposto de vários estresses ambientais em várias culturas agrícolas. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi examinar a resposta da uva (Vitis vinifera L.) à aplicação foliar de GB. Diversos níveis de GB (0, 10, 20 e 30 mM) foram aplicados três vezes com intervalo de 15 dias à videira cv. King's Ruby. Todos os níveis de GB melhoraram os atributos fisiológicos, bioquímicos e de crescimento da uva. Em comparação ao tratamento controle, a pulverização foliar de GB aplicada à 30 mM aumentou o número de folhas / videira, área foliar e número de ramos / planta recém-emergidos em 20,55%, 12,28% e 48,13%, respectivamente. O pH do suco de uva diminuiu com o aumento dos níveis de GB. No entanto, sólidos solúveis totais, conteúdo de clorofila total, rendimento de uva e taxa de fotossíntese foram registrados no máximo com pulverização foliar de GB aplicada a 30 mM. O modelo de regressão previu que cada incremento no nível de GB aumentava o número de folhas/planta e o número de ramos/planta recém-emergidos em 1,8 e 0,7, respectivamente. Assim, conclui-se que a aplicação exógena GB aplicada à 30 mM pode ser mais útil para obter o crescimento e a qualidade ideais das uvas.(AU)

Aroma composition of Tempranillo grapes as affected by iron deficiency chlorosis and vine water status

Water deficit and iron nutritional deficiency (iron chlorosis) are frequent environmental stresses affecting grapevine production in the Mediterranean region. The objectives of this work were (i) to study the combined effects of both stresses on aromatic profile of Tempranillo grapes, occurring simultaneously in the vineyard, and (ii) to evaluate the viability of foliar chlorophyll content at veraison (Chl) to early assess aromatic quality potential of grapes in those conditions. Twenty non-irrigated vineyard subzones (10 m × 10 m each), affected and non-affected by iron chlorosis, were monitored in Ribera del Duero Appellation of Origin (North-Central Spain) during two consecutive seasons. Factorial ANOVA was performed to study the effects of predawn leaf water potential and Chl measured at veraison on the must composition parameters and, specifically, on the concentrations of free and bound aromatic compounds. Water deficit tended to increase color intensity and extractable anthocyanin content of the grapes, whereas the incidence of iron deficiency enhanced total phenolic compound content within subzones with better water status. More water or iron stressed subzones restricted C6-alcohols contents than less stressed subzones. Without significant effects on vine vigor, yield or berry size, the incidence of iron chlorosis increased the concentrations of some specific terpenes, C13-norisoprenoids, volatile acids and volatile phenols. These results showed that low to moderate iron stress can have positive effects on grape aromatic quality, and demonstrated that Chl can be a useful tool in precision viticulture to map the aromatic potential within rainfed vineyards affected by iron chlorosis.

Aroma composition of Tempranillo grapes as affected by iron deficiency chlorosis and vine water status

Water deficit and iron nutritional deficiency (iron chlorosis) are frequent environmental stresses affecting grapevine production in the Mediterranean region. The objectives of this work were (i) to study the combined effects of both stresses on aromatic profile of Tempranillo grapes, occurring simultaneously in the vineyard, and (ii) to evaluate the viability of foliar chlorophyll content at veraison (Chl) to early assess aromatic quality potential of grapes in those conditions. Twenty non-irrigated vineyard subzones (10 m × 10 m each), affected and non-affected by iron chlorosis, were monitored in Ribera del Duero Appellation of Origin (North-Central Spain) during two consecutive seasons. Factorial ANOVA was performed to study the effects of predawn leaf water potential and Chl measured at veraison on the must composition parameters and, specifically, on the concentrations of free and bound aromatic compounds. Water deficit tended to increase color intensity and extractable anthocyanin content of the grapes, whereas the incidence of iron deficiency enhanced total phenolic compound content within subzones with better water status. More water or iron stressed subzones restricted C6-alcohols contents than less stressed subzones. Without significant effects on vine vigor, yield or berry size, the incidence of iron chlorosis increased the concentrations of some specific terpenes, C13-norisoprenoids, volatile acids and volatile phenols. These results showed that low to moderate iron stress can have positive effects on grape aromatic quality, and demonstrated that Chl can be a useful tool in precision viticulture to map the aromatic potential within rainfed vineyards affected by iron chlorosis.(AU)

Population growth of Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) and predation rate of the pest mite by Neoseiulusidaeus Denmark & Muma (Acari: Phytoseiidae) in two grape cultivars

The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, has caused significant damage to vineyards in the valley of the São Francisco River in Brazil. Neoseiulus idaeus Denmark & Muma is one of the most abundant species of predatory mites on vines in this region. This study evaluated the population growth rates of T. urticae on leaves of two grape (Vitis vinifera L.) cultivars ('Italia' and 'Superior Seedless') and jack bean [Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC.] and, also, to estimate the predation rates of the pest mite by N. idaeus on leaves of both grape cultivars and jack bean. A higher oviposition rate of T. urticae was observed on 'Superior Seedless' than on 'Italia' grape leaves; however, there was no significant difference in the instantaneous growth rates of T. urticae for these grape cultivars. For 'Superior Seedless', the spider mite egg viability was significantly lower than on 'Italia' grape, indicating a resistance factor in this grape cultivar. The phytoseiid N. idaeus preyed higher number of T. urticae females on 'Superior Seedless' leaves than on 'Italia' grape and jack bean leaves for the densities of 10 and 20 pest mites per leaf arena (9 cm2). Evaluations of leaf trichomes in both grape cultivars indicated the occurrence of longer trichomes on the basal portion of the main veins of 'Superior Seedless' leaves. The presence of these longer trichomes may be associated with the better performance of N. idaeus on 'Superior Seedless' leaves.

Influence of foliar-applied glycinebetaine on growth, yield and some key physiological and biochemical attributes of grape (Vitis vinifera L. ) / Influência da glicinabetaína aplicada via foliar no crescimento, rendimento e alguns atributos fisiológicos e bioquímicos essenciais da uva (Vitis vinifera L. )

Glycinebetaine (GB) plays an imperative role to mitigate the opposing impact of several environmental stresses in various crops. The objective of this investigation was to scrutinize the response of grape (Vitis vinifera L.) to the foliar application of GB. Diverse levels of GB (0, 10, 20 and 30 mM) were applied three times with fifteen days interval to grape cv. King's Ruby. All levels of GB improved the physiological, biochemical and growth attributes of the grape. As compared to control treatment, foliar spray of GB applied at 30 mM increased the number of leaves/vine, leaf area and number of newly emerged branches/plant by 20.55%, 12.28% and 48.13%, respectively. The pH of grape juice was decreased by increasing GB levels. However, total soluble solids, total chlorophyll contents, grape yield and photosynthesis rate was recorded maximum with foliar spray of GB applied at 30 mM. The regression model predicted that each increment in GB level enhanced the number of leaves/plant and the number of newly emerged branches/plant by 1.8 and 0.7, respectively. Thus, it is concluded that exogenous application GB applied at 30 mM might be more useful to obtain the optimum growth and quality of grapes.(AU)

A glicina betaína (GB) desempenha um papel fundamental para mitigar o impacto oposto de vários estresses ambientais em várias culturas agrícolas. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi examinar a resposta da uva (Vitis vinifera L.) à aplicação foliar de GB. Diversos níveis de GB (0, 10, 20 e 30 mM) foram aplicados três vezes com intervalo de 15 dias à videira cv. King's Ruby. Todos os níveis de GB melhoraram os atributos fisiológicos, bioquímicos e de crescimento da uva. Em comparação ao tratamento controle, a pulverização foliar de GB aplicada à 30 mM aumentou o número de folhas / videira, área foliar e número de ramos / planta recém-emergidos em 20,55%, 12,28% e 48,13%, respectivamente. O pH do suco de uva diminuiu com o aumento dos níveis de GB. No entanto, sólidos solúveis totais, conteúdo de clorofila total, rendimento de uva e taxa de fotossíntese foram registrados no máximo com pulverização foliar de GB aplicada a 30 mM. O modelo de regressão previu que cada incremento no nível de GB aumentava o número de folhas / planta e o número de ramos / planta recém-emergidos em 1,8 e 0,7, respectivamente. Assim, conclui-se que a aplicação exógena GB aplicada ` 30 mM pode ser mais útil para obter o crescimento e a qualidade ideais das uvas.(AU)

Homogeneous zones of vegetation index for characterizing variability and site-specific management in vineyards

Characterization of the spatial variability of vegetative vigor in vineyards can help improve the performance of site-specific management practices, or the management of vineyards with different rates. Characterization using canopy proximal sensing has been a widely disseminated technique; however, vineyards in southeastern Brazil, where the utilization of annual double pruning results in a winter harvest, knowledge of the role of variability in improving vineyard management has not yet been applied. This study aimed to determine if post-veraison mapping of a normalized difference vegetation index could be used to assess the variability in grapevine vigor, water status, physiology, yield and berry quality attributes at harvest in an irrigated vineyard in southeastern Brazil. This normalized difference vegetation index was measured with an active canopy sensor, and spatial distribution maps over two growing seasons of a vineyard, managed on an annual double pruning basis, were generated. Attributes of physiological and technological berry maturation, leaf water potential, gas exchange, production, and fresh pruning weight were calculated. These normalized difference vegetation index maps allowed for the determination of variability in vegetative vigor and the productive potential of the vineyard; however, high levels of rainfall during the maturation period may reduce the potential of using these maps for determining berry parameters.(AU)

Homogeneous zones of vegetation index for characterizing variability and site-specific management in vineyards

Characterization of the spatial variability of vegetative vigor in vineyards can help improve the performance of site-specific management practices, or the management of vineyards with different rates. Characterization using canopy proximal sensing has been a widely disseminated technique; however, vineyards in southeastern Brazil, where the utilization of annual double pruning results in a winter harvest, knowledge of the role of variability in improving vineyard management has not yet been applied. This study aimed to determine if post-veraison mapping of a normalized difference vegetation index could be used to assess the variability in grapevine vigor, water status, physiology, yield and berry quality attributes at harvest in an irrigated vineyard in southeastern Brazil. This normalized difference vegetation index was measured with an active canopy sensor, and spatial distribution maps over two growing seasons of a vineyard, managed on an annual double pruning basis, were generated. Attributes of physiological and technological berry maturation, leaf water potential, gas exchange, production, and fresh pruning weight were calculated. These normalized difference vegetation index maps allowed for the determination of variability in vegetative vigor and the productive potential of the vineyard; however, high levels of rainfall during the maturation period may reduce the potential of using these maps for determining berry parameters.

SO2-generating pads reduce gray mold in clamshellpackaged 'Rubi' table grapes grown under a twocropping per year system / Folhas geradoras de SO2 reduzem a incidência de mofo cinzento em uvas de mesa 'Rubi' embaladas em cumbucas plásticas e produzidas sob o sistema de dupla safra anual

The aim of this work was to evaluate different SO2-generating pads and liners to control gray mold in ventilated clamshell-packaged 'Rubi' table grapes grown under a two-cropping per year system. The treatments consisted of SO2-generating pads (slow release or dual release) and plastic liners with different perforations (microperforated; 2.0; 4.0 or 5.0 mm in diameter) and a control, only with the standard microperforated plastic liner. The packaged grapes were stored in a cold chamber at 1.0 ± 1.0 °C and 95% relative humidity. After 45 days, the grapes were removed from cold storage and placed, without liners and SO2-generating pads, for 3 days at room temperature (22.0 ± 1.0 °C). The evaluations occurred at 30 and 45 days after the beginning of cold storage, and the following variables were assessed: incidence of gray mold, mass loss, stem browning and shattered berries. At 3 days of shelf-life, the same variables were assessed, except mass loss. The completely randomized design was used as a statistical model with four replications, and each plot consisted of five bunches individually stored in ventilated clamshell-packaged. The dual release SO2-generating pads are efficient in controlling the gray mold in 'Rubi' table grapes regardless of the type of perforation of the plastic liners, with low mass loss and shattered berries, with good conservation of the freshness of the rachis. The disease was efficiently controlled in both annual crops. The slow-release SO2-generating pads, regardless of the type of perforation of the plastic liners, resulted in intermediate efficiency of gray mold control, with good physical quality of the bunches. Thus, the use of dual release SO2- generating pads is recommended to control gray mold in ventilated clamshell-packaged 'Rubi' table grapes.(AU)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar diferentes folhas geradoras de SO2 e filmes plásticos perfurados, no controle do mofo cinzento em uvas de mesa 'Rubi' armazenadas individualmente em cumbucas plásticas ventiladas cultivadas sob dupla safra anual. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por folhas geradoras de SO2 (liberação lenta ou liberação dupla fase) e filmes plásticos com diferentes perfurações (microperfurado; 2,0; 4,0 ou 5,0 mm de diâmetro) e uma testemunha, somente com o filme plástico microperfurado. As uvas foram armazenadas em câmara refrigerada a 1,0 ± 1,0 °C e 95% de umidade relativa do ar. Após 45 dias, as uvas foram retiradas e mantidas sem os filmes plásticos e as folhas de SO2 por 3 dias em temperatura ambiente (22,0 ± 1,0 °C). As avaliações ocorreram aos 30 e 45 dias após o início do armazenamento refrigerado, quando foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: incidência de mofo cinzento, perda de massa, escurecimento da ráquis e degrana de bagas. Aos 3 dias em temperatura ambiente, as mesmas variáveis foram novamente avaliadas, com exceção da perda de massa. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições por tratamento, sendo cada parcela composta por cinco cachos armazenados individualmente em cumbucas plásticas ventiladas. Verificou-se que a folha de liberação dupla fase de SO2 é eficiente no controle do mofo cinzento nas uvas de mesa 'Rubi', independente do tipo de perfuração do filme plástico, com baixa perda de massa e degrana, e boa conservação do frescor da ráquis. A doença foi controlada com eficiência nas duas safras anuais. A folha de liberação lenta de SO2, independente do tipo de perfuração do filme plástico, resultou em eficiência intermediária de controle do mofo cinzento, com boa qualidade física dos cachos. A folha de liberação dupla fase de SO2 é recomendada para o controle do mofo cinzento em uvas de mesa 'Rubi' embaladas em cumbucas plásticas ventiladas.(AU)

First report of injuries associated with triclopyr herbicide drift in grapevines / Primeiro relato de danos associados à deriva do herbicida triclopir em videiras

In the southern region of Brazil, close proximity of vineyards to soybean areas is common, and glyphosate is used frequently to allow for the control of weeds. However, the continuous use of this chemical has accelerated the process of selection for resistant species such as horseweed (Conyza spp.), thus leading to the search for alternative herbicides such as triclopyr to control this weed. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report detailing injuries associated with triclopyr drift in grapevines in Brazil, in the Northern region of Parana state, that can result in crop losses that were previously uncharacterized. In this report, the primary symptoms associated with the drift of triclopyr in grapevines are described. Additionally, the major implications of this process regarding vine development along the next crop seasons are explored, and the primary measures to prevent these injuries are discussed.(AU)

Na região sul do Brasil é comum a proximidade de parreirais às lavouras de soja, sendo que no controle de plantas daninhas é frequentemente utilizado o herbicida glifosato. Porém, o seu uso acelerou o processo de seleção de espécies resistentes, como a buva (Conyza spp.), levando à procura por herbicidas alternativos, como o triclopir para o controle dessa planta daninha. Nesse trabalho é feito o primeiro relato de danos associados à deriva da aplicação de triclopir em áreas de produção de uvas no Brasil na região Noroeste do Estado do Paraná, causando prejuízos à cultura até então desconhecidos. Nessa comunicação, os principais sintomas associados à deriva desse herbicida em videiras são descritos, bem como discutidas as suas principais implicações no desenvolvimento das videiras nos próximos ciclos produtivos, e as medidas para que os danos sejam evitados.(AU)

Population growth of Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) and predation rate of the pest mite by Neoseiulus idaeus Denmark & Muma (Acari: Phytoseiidae) in two grape cultivars

ABSTRACT The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, has caused significant damage to vineyards in the valley of the São Francisco River in Brazil. Neoseiulus idaeus Denmark & Muma is one of the most abundant species of predatory mites on vines in this region. This study evaluated the population growth rates of T. urticae on leaves of two grape (Vitis vinifera L.) cultivars (Italia and Superior Seedless) and jack bean [Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC.] and, also, to estimate the predation rates of the pest mite by N. idaeus on leaves of both grape cultivars and jack bean. A higher oviposition rate of T. urticae was observed on Superior Seedless than on Italia grape leaves; however, there was no significant difference in the instantaneous growth rates of T. urticae for these grape cultivars. For Superior Seedless, the spider mite egg viability was significantly lower than on Italia grape, indicating a resistance factor in this grape cultivar. The phytoseiid N. idaeus preyed higher number of T. urticae females on Superior Seedless leaves than on Italia grape and jack bean leaves for the densities of 10 and 20 pest mites per leaf arena (9 cm2). Evaluations of leaf trichomes in both grape cultivars indicated the occurrence of longer trichomes on the basal portion of the main veins of Superior Seedless leaves. The presence of these longer trichomes may be associated with the better performance of N. idaeus on Superior Seedless leaves.