GRAPE

GRAPE, a plant genus of the Vitaceae family. There are about 70 species known. In Bashkortostan the culture V. is being grown, which is the most significant in farming. Perennial woody liana. The fruit is a round berry of cherry golden green, dark blue colour weighing approx. 2 g. Matures in August—September. In the conditions of the republic, multi­arm fan­like formation of the bush is applied. The highest yield —193 Cwt/ha (Kushnarenkovskoye Experi­ mental Production Farm, 1999). Fruits are used in fresh and processed states. G. is being grown in all agricultural zones. The Alexander, Bashkirsky, Yubileyny and other varieties bred by the selection breeders of the Republic are allowed for use in the RB.