Global Status and Future Outlook of Table Grapes
21. International Symposium on Agriculture (31 May-5 June), Bol, Brac Island, Split, Hırvatistan, 31 Mayıs - 05 Haziran 2026, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: Split
- Basıldığı Ülke: Hırvatistan
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Approximately 76 million tons of grapes are produced in a total area of 6,725,000 hectares around the world. A significant portion of this production consists of grapes grown for table consumption, and the share of table grapes in total production is constantly increasing. Especially in recent years, wine consumption has declined due to changing consumption habits among young consumers, negatively affecting wine grape production. However, in table grape production, the high quality and yield of newly developed varieties have increased interest in this area. Many local table grapes are in low demand in international markets, encouraging growers to turn to alternative, high-quality grape varieties. In addition, the negative effects of climate change, increasing awareness of human and environmental health, and the need for new varieties to meet rapidly changing consumer demands on a global scale are contributing factors. Grapevine breeding programs to develop new, high-quality table grape varieties are ongoing in various institutions worldwide. Varieties developed by private breeding companies, in particular, sell at higher prices, but only growers who meet specific conditions and pay breeder's fees can cultivate them. This study evaluates the leading table grape breeding efforts worldwide, their main challenges, and opportunities.