DYNAMICS OF RIPENING OF AFUS-ALI TABLE GRAPE VARIETY
Journal
Journal of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences
Date Issued
2017-10
Author(s)
Boskov, K.; Doneva Sapceska, D.; Kryeziu, S.; Božinovik, Z.; Hristov, P.; Prculovski, Z.
Abstract
The afus-ali variety, together with the muscat italia, cardinal, victoria, ribier, and palieri, is the most
important table grape variety in the Republic of Macedonia. We studied the dynamics of ripening of
the afus-ali table grape variety from two locations Kavadarci and Valandovo where this variety is
most commonly cultivated in the Republic of Macedonia. To determine the timing of ripening, we
examined the dynamics of ripening by randomised sampling in the period from early August to the
ripening of the grapes in early September. Four samples with three repetitions for each sample were
taken every 10 days. We analysed the mechanical and chemical composition and mechanical
properties of the cluster and berries following the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine)
methods. We used statistical analysis of the completely randomised design. The changes that occur
during ripening of the afus-ali variety are the indicator of its technological ripeness. The results can
be applied in the planning of the vintage depending on the market placement and duration of
refrigerator storage of grapes.
important table grape variety in the Republic of Macedonia. We studied the dynamics of ripening of
the afus-ali table grape variety from two locations Kavadarci and Valandovo where this variety is
most commonly cultivated in the Republic of Macedonia. To determine the timing of ripening, we
examined the dynamics of ripening by randomised sampling in the period from early August to the
ripening of the grapes in early September. Four samples with three repetitions for each sample were
taken every 10 days. We analysed the mechanical and chemical composition and mechanical
properties of the cluster and berries following the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine)
methods. We used statistical analysis of the completely randomised design. The changes that occur
during ripening of the afus-ali variety are the indicator of its technological ripeness. The results can
be applied in the planning of the vintage depending on the market placement and duration of
refrigerator storage of grapes.
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