Water deficit alters differentially metabolic pathways affecting important flavor and quality traits in grape berries of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Water deficit has significant effects on grape berry composition resulting in improved wine quality by the enhancement of color, flavors, or aromas. While some pathways or enzymes affected by water deficit have been identified, littl...

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Main Authors: Deluc Laurent G, Quilici David R, Decendit Alain, Grimplet Jérôme, Wheatley Matthew D, Schlauch Karen A, Mérillon Jean-Michel, Cushman John C, Cramer Grant R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/10/212