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Article: Grapes! Our never-ending crush.(research on grapes breeding)(Cover story)
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- Agricultural Research
- Article date:
- April 1, 2006
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Maybe the first grape that you encountered was a rich, blue-black Concord, presented as sweet, squishy jelly in a deliciously gooey peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich. Later, you probably broadened your repertoire with chewy, wrinkly raisins; chilled grape juice; and fresh grapes--plump and crisp.
As a grown-up, maybe you have an occasional glass of wine, which some medical studies suggest may benefit your health.
With so many pleasurable ways to enjoy grapes, it's no wonder they're second only to oranges as America's favorite fruit. We each eat a whopping 50 pounds or more of grapes in some delicious form or another every year.
Whether it's Chardonnay or Merlot ...