Fresh weight, soluble solids, water potential, and solute potential of Shiraz berries (mean ± SE, N = 12–13) at two selected stages of development on vines growing in greenhouse conditions.
| Berry stage | Fresh wt (g) | % Soluble solids (Brix) | Total water potential (MPa) | Solute potential (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preveraison | 0.71 ± 0.05 | 4.8 ± 0.4 | −0.77 ± 0.04 | −0.78 ± 0.07 |
| Postveraison | 1.53 ± 0.12 | 19.7 ± 0.45 | −1.17 ± 0.012 | −3.18 ± 0.07 |