Technologies and Innovative Methods for Protection and Quality Improvement of Fruits and Wines
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Viticulture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2025) | Viewed by 1800
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wine chemistry; grape wine beneficial health effect; fruit wine beneficial health effects; polyphenols; fruit antioxidants; medicinal plants active compounds; plant biochemistry; biologically active priciples from plant; food autentification
Interests: agricultural and biological sciences; pharmacology, toxicology and pharmaceutics; biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology; medicine; chemistry; chemical engineering; environmental science; materials science; health professions; neuroscience
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Dear Colleagues,
Modern viticulture production is present on all continents except Antarctica. Terroir is key factor which affect on the grape quality , but agro-technical approaches applied in vineyard significantly affects production of quality and healthy grapes. Observing viticulture production around the world it is possible to highlight approaches which positively affect on the grape quality but in the same time keep ecosystem sustainable. Wine obtained from such kind of grapes is highlighted by unique geographical origin and authenticity. Applied innovative technologies, significantly contribute to the wine quality, nutritional value, and especially beneficial health effect which is appeared after moderate wine consumption.
In this Special Issue, entitled Technologies and Innovative Methods for Protection and Quality Improvement of Fruits and Wines, articles (original research papers, reviews, opinions, perspectives and methods) will focus on new approaches applied in viticulture which and improved traditional approaches which significantly improve grape quality. Any other innovation that has improved methods and technologies applied in viticulture is welcome for publication in this Special Issue.
Dr. Uroš Čakar
Prof. Dr. Carlos L. Cespedes Acuña
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wine quality
- sustainable ecosystem
- beneficial health effect
- product authenticity
- innovative technological approach
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