Textbook of Grape Farming and Processing

Description

The grape is the most important crop grown in the world. Mostly, it is grown for making wines and preparation of raisin and then as a table fresh fruit. While in India, it is mainly grown for table use. Grape cultivation is believed to have originated near Caspian Seas, however, Indians known for grapes since Roman times. Fresh grapes are a fairly good source of minerals like calcium, phosphorous, iron and vitamins like B. Famous champagne and other desert wines are prepared from grapes. Cultivation of grapes is highly profitable and there is a good scope for tapping export opportunities by adopting good farm practices in raising the crop. Grape is an important fruit crops, which needs constant attention for the production of exportable quality grapes. The success in grape cultivation depends on the management practices followed right from the planting in case of new plantation and from back pruning in case of old orchards. Canopy management is major practice followed in grape. This book “Textbook of Grape Farming and Processing” attempts to cover words and phrases from all aspect of grapes. Hence, the book isstimulatory and useful guide to farmers, students, teachers, industrialists, businessman and scientist in viticulture.