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Grape

Also known as Wine Grape

A grape is a fruit, botanically a berry, of the deciduous woody vines of the flowering plant genus Vitis. Grapes are a non-climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters.

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Most wild American grapevine species need urgent conservation help

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If you grow grapes in a region with harsh winters, the genes identified here could eventually sho...

Fruit-extract coating keeps grapes fresher in cold storage

If you grow table grapes on a backyard arbor, a simple edible coating made from starch and berry ...

PubMed → · research article

Winemaking leftovers could become a heart-healthy supplement

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Grapevines use a stress signal to sweeten their fruit

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Grape and turmeric compounds team up to heal gut lining

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