The role of ascorbic acid in grape berry development
Abstract
Ascorbate (Asc, Vitamin C) is a ubiquitous and abundant antioxidant in plants. The biological role of Asc is composed of the following three functions: as an antioxidant (radical scavenger), as enzyme cofactor and a donor/acceptor in electron transport across membranes.
Summary
Analysis of the metabolism of ascorbic acid during berry development with the aim of furthering our knowledge of tartaric acid formation.