eng Oriental Scientific Publishing Company Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal 0974-6242 2015-05-03 7 2 505 513 10.13005/bpj/518 3076 article Verzilin Aleksandr Vasilevich 1 Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Michurinsk State Agrarian University, Russia. Grapes is a valuable crop; it is not only an important nutritional source but also a product of multiple therapeutic characteristics. There are only 4 varieties of grapes adapted and officially approved for the Tambov region. Despite the narrow choice these varieties while being cultivated according to the covering system, can significantly extend the assortment of grapes, improve product quality and extend the consumption period. The berries of this culture in the Tambov region accumulate a sufficient amount of sugars and taste good. https://biomedpharmajournal.org/vol7no2/grapes-as-a-valuable-source-of-nutrition-and-health/ Grape New varieties Quality of berries Sugars acids