Grape ripeness is an elusive concept for many people and sometimes an elusive achievement for vineyards. Much of the difficulty with discussions of grape ripeness is that there is often an implied standard, but in reality, ripeness is an entirely subjective judgment. So, there are really two issues to address: 1) how do we define grape ripeness and 2) how do we measure ripeness parameters to as...

I. Problem To maintain a competitive edge, the Ozark Table Grape Growers Association, Inc. (OTGGAI) is attempting to develop a strong alternative value added product in a new juice blend. This is necessary to utilize the less desirable grapes which fail to meet the fresh inspection/shipping standards. The Association has completed only its third year of operation and is composed of approximatel...

Solar energy is increasingly used to produce electricity in Europe, but the environmental impact of constructing and running solar parks (SP) not yet well studied. park construction requires partial vegetation removal soil leveling. Additionally, panels may alter microclimate functioning. In our study three French Mediterranean parks, we analyzed:(1) effects on quality by comparing soils with t...

The results of investigation of nutrient status in vineyards of Ćemovsko polje are shown in this paper. In order to provide a more reliable basis for the definition of relationships between grapevine (nutrients in leaf petiole – P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn) and soil properties (pH, total carbonates, humus (organic matter), exchangeable Mg and available P, K, Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu), factor and c...