C. Davies, C. Böttcher, E.L. Nicholson, C.A. Burbidge, P.K. Boss
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Abstract
Background and Aims
Climate change has resulted in earlier berry development and compressed harvests creating problems with harvesting and winery logistics and causing undesired modifications to grape and wine composition, such as elevated concentration of berry sugar and wine alcohol. Auxin treatment of grapevine bunches prior to veraison can counteract these adverse changes by delaying berry maturation. The most efficacious timing of 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) application along with the effects of application timing on berry growth, and berry and wine composition are yet to be identified.
Methods and Results
Cabernet Sauvignon bunches were treated with 50 mg/L NAA at three different times prior to, and at, veraison. The nearer to veraison the NAA application the longer the delay in harvest. Compared with the Control the NAA treatment reduced berry shrivel and increased the synchronicity of berry populations in terms of the accumulation of TSS with only minor effects on berry composition and wine volatile compounds.
Conclusions
Auxin treatment delayed ripening, reduced berry shrivel and increased ripening synchronicity with little effect on berry and wine composition.
Significance of the Study
Auxin treatment of grape bunches could be used to manage problems caused by climate change, including, compressed harvests and ripening under hotter conditions, in a targeted manner in existing vineyards.
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The Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research provides a forum for the exchange of information about new and significant research in viticulture, oenology and related fields, and aims to promote these disciplines throughout the world. The Journal publishes results from original research in all areas of viticulture and oenology. This includes issues relating to wine, table and drying grape production; grapevine and rootstock biology, genetics, diseases and improvement; viticultural practices; juice and wine production technologies; vine and wine microbiology; quality effects of processing, packaging and inputs; wine chemistry; sensory science and consumer preferences; and environmental impacts of grape and wine production. Research related to other fermented or distilled beverages may also be considered. In addition to full-length research papers and review articles, short research or technical papers presenting new and highly topical information derived from a complete study (i.e. not preliminary data) may also be published. Special features and supplementary issues comprising the proceedings of workshops and conferences will appear periodically.