Vitis vinifera
Common Grape
The common grape, Vitis vinifera, is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region, Central Europe, and southwestern Asia. It is a liana that grows up to 12-15 meters tall, with flaky bark and deciduous, palmately lobed leaves. The vine attaches to supports by tendrils and has a fast growth rate. The species typically occurs in humid forests and streamsides.
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Vitales
Vitaceae
Vitis
The plant contains various phenolic compounds, including anthocyanins in the skin of the berries, hydroxycinnamic acids in the pulp, and condensed tannins of the proanthocyanidins type in the seeds. Stilbenoids, such as trans-resveratrol and delta-viniferin, are produced in response to fungal infections. The seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids.
Grapes can be eaten fresh or dried to produce raisins, sultanas, and currants. Grape leaves are used in various cuisines. The fresh grapes can also be processed into juice that is fermented to make wine and vinegar. Cultivars of Vitis vinifera form the basis of the majority of wines produced around the world. Historically, grapevine sap was used to cure skin and eye diseases, leaves were used to stop bleeding, unripe grapes for sore throats, and raisins for treatments like consumption (tuberculosis), constipation, and thirst.
12-15 meters
Greenish to white
Humid forests and streamsides
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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