Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(4):281-292 | DOI: 10.17221/231/2024-HORTSCI

Trans-polydatin and trans-resveratrol in grape berries grown under organic and conventional production systemsOriginal Paper

Aleksandra Šušnjar ORCID...1, Tomaž Polak ORCID...2, Andrej Živković ORCID...2, Sanja Lazić ORCID...1, Slavica Vuković ORCID...1, Siniša Mitrić ORCID...3, Darko Guljaš ORCID...1, Dragana Bošković ORCID...1, Jelena Ećimović ORCID...1, Dragana Šunjka ORCID...1
1 Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
2 Biotechical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
3 Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka 78000, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Resveratrol and polydatin are stilbenes with notable antioxidant and health benefits, making them important compounds in health promotion, grapevine production, and oenology. This study aimed to monitor the trans isomers of these compounds in twelve grape varieties (red and white), grown under organic production (OP) and conventional production (CP) systems. A novel high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) method was developed and validated, demonstrating sensitivity and reliability for the quantification of the mentioned stilbenes. The method was applied to real samples, enabling the evaluation of the influence of production systems on the presence of the analysed compounds. The research included some of the most widely cultivated domestic and international varieties in the examined region. The obtained results revealed a significant impact of the production system and grape colour on resveratrol and polydatin content. OP consistently yielded a higher content of both compounds, compared to CP. Furthermore, red varieties showed higher overall stilbene levels than white ones. ‘Shiraz’ variety was an exception, with high levels of both compounds under CP. All the obtained findings highlight the role of the production system in enhancing bioactive compound content in grapes. The study provides valuable insights for optimising viticulture, supporting plant resilience, and improving the nutritional qualities of grape-derived products.

Keywords: agriculture; chromatography; plant protection; polyphenols; stilbenes; viticulture

Received: December 18, 2024; Revised: April 28, 2025; Accepted: May 5, 2025; Prepublished online: December 10, 2025; Published: December 15, 2025  Show citation

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Šušnjar A, Polak T, Živković A, Lazić S, Vuković S, Mitrić S, et al.. Trans-polydatin and trans-resveratrol in grape berries grown under organic and conventional production systems. Hort. Sci. (Prague). 2025;52(4):281-292. doi: 10.17221/231/2024-HORTSCI.
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