RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Grape Carotenoids: Changes During the Maturation Period and Localization in Mature Berries
JF American Journal of Enology and Viticulture
JO Am J Enol Vitic.
FD American Society for Enology and Viticulture
SP 44
OP 48
DO 10.5344/ajev.1988.39.1.44
VO 39
IS 1
A1 A. Razungles
A1 C. L. Bayonove
A1 R. E. Cordonnier
A1 J. C. Sapis
YR 1988
UL http://www.ajevonline.org/content/39/1/44.abstract
AB Changes in the contents of four carotenoids during maturation of three varieties of Vitis vinifera were studied and the compounds localized in the main parts of the mature berry. Carotenoid levels decreased progressively from the onset of fruit development to the end of maturation, with a sharp decrease during veraison. The possible cause of this trend is discussed. In mature berries, carotenoid levels were higher in skin than in pulp. No carotenoids were detected in juice.