Biochemically Induced Variations During Some Phenological Stages in Thompson Seedless Grapevines Grafted on Different Rootstocks
Abstract
Phenological variation in Thompson Seedless grapevines grafted on different rootstocks and own rootedvines was assessed for two consecutive years and the reasons for such variations were studied through
biochemical analysis. Uniform and early bud sprouting was recorded in the vines grafted on 110R
rootstock and on own roots, which was attributed to increased peroxidase activity and protein content in
the buds before bud burst. Increased fruitfulness on 110R rootstock and own rooted vines was attributed
to the increased phosphorus and protein content of those vines and reduced vegetative vigour measured
in terms of shoot length, cane diameter and pruned biomass. Thompson Seedless grafted on Dogridge
rootstock recorded the highest nitrogen content, increased shoot length, cane diameter and increased
pruned biomass attributing to reduced fruitfulness. The highest concentration of phenolic compounds
and amino acids was recorded in the fruits produced on 110R rootstock, while it was least on St. George
and own roots. Significant variation in the accumulation pattern of amino acids (especially proline and
arginine) was observed, with the least proline/arginine ratio recorded on 110R rootstocks at the time of
harvest, indicating the variation in the days taken for fruit ripening on different rootstocks.
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