Varietal Distributions of Stilbenes in Grape Cane of Vitis vinifera L.
Published Online: Jun 06, 2017
Page range: 11 - 14
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ahr-2017-0003
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© 2017 Ivo Soural et al., published by De Gruyter Open
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Grape cane is a waste product from viticulture, which can be used as a source of stilbenes, such as resveratrol and viniferins with high antioxidant values. These stilbenes have also important healthy effects for humans. Resveratrol and viniferins are known as phytoalexins since 1977. Biomass of grape canes in annual pruning is a very valuable source of stilbenes, e.g.