Abstract
To investigate the effects of different seedless treatments on grape coloring and fruit quality, Vitis vinifera × Vitis labrusca cv. 'Jumeigui' were treated with different concentrations of forchlorfenuron (CPPU) (0.5, 1 and 1.5 mg/L), thidiazuron (TDZ) (0.5, 1 and 1.5 mg/L), and 6-benzyladenine (6-BA) (10, 20 and 30 mg/L) in combination with 18 mg/L gibberellic acid (GA(3)) during the seedless-fruit-setting period. After the grapes ripened, multiple quality indicators were measured to analyze and evaluate the effects of different treatments on the fruit coloration and quality of 'Jumeigui' grapes. The results showed that increasing concentrations of CPPU and TDZ gradually reduced the comprehensive fruit quality of 'Jumeigui' grapes. The treatments with 18 mg/L GA(3) + 0.5 mg/L CPPU/TDZ were relatively effective in improving the comprehensive quality of 'Jumeigui' grapes. With increasing concentrations of 6-BA, the comprehensive effect initially increased and then decreased. The treatment with 18 mg/L GA(3) + 20 mg/L 6-BA resulted in a soluble solids content of 20.03% and a coloring index of 4.10, demonstrating the best overall improvement in the comprehensive quality of 'Jumeigui' grapes. Based on practical production considerations, it is recommended to apply 18 mg/L GA(3) + 20 mg/L 6-BA during the seedless-fruit-setting period of 'Jumeigui' grapes to enhance coloring effects and improve fruit quality.