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FT.com / WEEKEND COLUMNISTS / Stephen Pincock - The grape escape.
The medicinal and nutritional value of grapes (Vitis vinifera) has been heralded for thousands of years. Egyptians consumed this fruit at least 6,000 years ago, and several ancient Greek philosophers praised the healing power of grapes -- usually in the form of wine.
New York grown grapes delivered to wineries and processing plants (both in and out-of-state) in 2005 totaled 175,000 tons (see Table 2). This represents an increase of 25 percent from the 140,000 tons delivered from the 2004 crop.
A deciduous vine to 30 ft. that, without support, makes a nice ground cover. Stems have shreddy bark and the white-fuzzy leaves are roundish and lobed. Fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers are followed by clusters of small, edible, black grapes.
Vitis vinifera, grape. A photograph of six of decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museum's Central Hall showing Vitis vinifera, grape.. Photograph taken for 'The Guilded Canopy' (2005) by Sandra Knapp and Bob Press published by the Natural History Museum, London..
Grapes and grape products account for 13% of global fruit and nut output and one-quarter of its exports. The sector has experienced a sharp drop in planted area and significant shifts in consumer preferences.
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