Different Kinds of Table Grapes | Sweet Table Grapes

Table Grapes

Table grapes are grown in vast areas that include Mediterranean, tropical and subtropical regions. Most of the varieties are sold for fresh consumption and as raisins.

Grape is a non-climacteric fruit with a relatively low respiration rate. Main changes in berry composition and softening occur after veraison, promoted by abscisic acid synergistically with ethylene.

Decay (biotic) and dehydration (abiotic) are the main deterioration factors of table grape during storage at 0 °C. Fungicide application integrated with cultural management of the vine during preharvest reduces the risk of decay, and in combination with 0 °C and 90–95% relative humidity maintains the freshness of the rachis during storage.

The use of in-package SO2 release or periodic SO2 fumigation during storage is required to protect the grape from decay during storage and transport, making the table grape industry highly dependent on this compound.

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