Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the biological process synthesis of compounds with the aid of the sun's radiant energy. This result in the accumulation of sugar in the plant, including the fruit.
Photosynthesis
The biological process in which plants, by virtue of chlorophyll and energy derived from the sun, convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen. The result is the accumulation of sugar in the plant, including the fruit.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
The biochemistry that manufactures carbohydrates (sugars) in green tissue of living plants from CO2 and water. The CO2 enters leaves directly from air and the water comes up from the roots.
There can be a number of benefits in altering the microclimate in this way, such as increased exposure of foliage to the sun which improves photosynthesis, and reduced moisture within the canopy, therefore protecting against rot.
But in the Upper Hunter Valley a couple of weeks of extreme heat before harvest culminated in the worst bushfires for many years, causing many vineyards simply to shut up shop and stop photosynthesis.
Sugar
A natural compound present in grapes as a result of photosynthesis. Sugar is used by yeast in the production of alcohol, a process known as fermentation.
 See also: Vineyard, Fruit, Wine, Alcohol, Winemaker
  
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