Discharge of surplus phloem water may be required for normal grape ripening
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DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erw476
Abstract: Highlight Developmental changes in xylem flow at the onset of grape ripening may be associated with a surplus of phloem-derived water. Discharge via fruit transpiration and xylem backflow facilitates normal ripening. read more here.
Keywords: surplus phloem; discharge; grape ripening; water ... See more keywords