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The interaction between variety, rootstock, and trellis height is important for grapevine management, mainly for producing new varieties of grapes for juice and wine in new wine-growing regions with high production potential. Then, this study aimed to evaluate the rootstocks and trellis height influence on photosynthesis, biochemical, and yield performance for grapevine hybrids. The experiment was carried out in a randomized block design using two factors, rootstocks ('IAC 766' and '106-8 Mgt') and trellis height (until 1.6 and 2.0 m), evaluated for two grapevine hybrids (IAC 138-22 'Maximo' and 'BRS Violeta'). During grapevine flowering, it was evaluated photosynthesis and biochemical performance, for this, the gaseous exchanges were measured using the open system photosynthesis equipment with a CO2 analyzer and water vapor by infrared radiation, being net assimilation rate of CO2, stomatal conductance, transpiration rate, internal CO2 concentration, water use efficiency, carboxylation efficiency (Rubisco), and the flux density of photosynthetically active photons. At the stages of grapevine flowering and ripening berries were evaluated the antioxidant enzymes (peroxidase (POD), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT)), total soluble proteins, chlorophylls, and SPAD. The interaction between rootstock and trellis heigh influenced varieties' photosynthesis, biochemical, and yield performance. In conclusion under subtropical conditions, better photosynthesis, biochemical, and yield performance were observed when both cultivars were grafted on the 'IAC 766' rootstock. The 'IAC 138-22 Maximo' was trained until 2.0 and grafted on the 'IAC 766' rootstock, increasing grape production and photosynthesis efficiency. In addition, this variety was more productive than 'BRS Violeta'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • 1 and 2 mmol L−1 salicylic acid increase the shelf life of 'Niagara Rosada' in six days. • 1 mmol L−1 salicylic acid reduces berry drop and decay during storage. • 1 mmol L−1 salicylic acid induced the synthesis of delphinidin 3-O-glycoside. • 1 and 2 mmol L−1 salicylic acid increased the serotonin and melatonin content. The 'Niagara Rosada' (Vitis labrusca) grape is widely consumed for its nutritional qualities and flavor, in addition to presenting a great diversity of phytochemical compounds, mainly polyphenols. 'Niagara Rosada' has a limited shelf life, especially when kept at room temperature, a common form used by markets in Brazil. Salicylic acid (SA) is a low-cost alternative postharvest technique, due to its accessibility (low cost) and potential to mitigate postharvest losses, in addition to maintaining quality. Exogenous application of salicylic acid in the pre-harvest period was studied to improve the postharvest quality of 'Niagara Rosada' grapes with the aim of increasing its shelf life. SA was applied in different doses, in two stages during the pre-harvest, in the season of berry growth and during veraison. The results show that 1 and 2 mmol L−1 were efficient in reducing the incidence of berry drop and decay of berries. Treatments with SA provided an increase in phenolic compounds. Among the phenolic acids, there was an increase in chlorogenic acid and gallic acid, related to antifungal action. Regarding polyphenols, rutin, cyanidin-3,5-diglucoside and 3-O-glycosidic delphinidin were the major compounds found in all treatments. Salicylic acid induced an increase in serotonin and melatonin content, as well as in the aminoacids (tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan). During the storage, there was a decrease in histamine and dopamine levels. These alterations may be used as a tool to induce fruit resistance during storage, leading to an increase of crop yields. Thus, exogenous treatment using 1 and 2 mmol L−1 SA increases postharvest life, improves biochemical quality of the musts and induces increased antioxidant compounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]