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LIBS-Based Analysis of Mineral Composition in Skin, Pulp, and Seeds of White and Red Grape Cultivars
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1  Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, Porto 4169-007, Portugal.
2  Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC), Campus da Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto 4200-465, Portugal.
Academic Editor: Nicole Jaffrezic-Renault

Abstract:

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) was explored to assess the mineral constituents (Ca, Mg and N) in the skin, pulp, and seed of two Vitis vinifera cultivars - a white (Loureiro) and a red (Vinhão) cultivar. This study compares the two grape cultivars chosen and the characterisation of Ca, Mg and N in the skin, pulp and seed on three dates after veraison. Significant differences (p< 0.05) were found in the Ca, Mg and N in the skin, pulp and seed of both grape cultivars during the three assessment dates considered. The results of this study could provide insights into the mineral composition of grapes, offering a fast, accurate, and cost-effective alternative to traditional mineral quantification methods.

Keywords: Grapevine; Maturation; Mineral Composition, Macronutrients, Spectroscopy, LIBS
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