Enhanced Irrigation during Extreme Heat Events Preserves Anthocyanins in Cabernet Sauvignon
James Campbell, Martina Galeano, Andrew J. McElrone, Luis Sanchez, Nick Dokoozlian, Sophia B. Bagshaw, Andrew L. Waterhouse, Elisabeth Jane Forrestel
This study shows that supplemental irrigation during heat waves reduces anthocyanin loss in Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with no additional benefit from excessive watering.
bioRxiv · May 30, 2026 · PreprintBiochemistry