See Premature ventricular contraction GI disease The shortening of the muscularis propria of the GI tract, resulting in peristalsis. See Giant peristaltic contraction Obstetrics The shortening of myometrial cells, resulting in â intrauterine tension. See Braxton Hicks contraction Physiology A â in muscle length, accompanied by â tension.
New method for the early detection of vineyard mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis. May 9, 2013. The Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia, has developed a new method for the early detection of the diseases mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis in vines.
As previously stated, a refractometer allows the winemaker to figure the percentage Brix (the relative sugar weight of a sample compared to distilled water) of the juice of grapes or other fresh fruit.Brix is sometimes referred to as Balling-don't worry, the terms are interchangeable.here are many reasons why a winemaker might want to use a refractometer: 1  To measure the percentage Brix of grapes or other fresh fruit. 2  To determine progress of crop ripening. 3  To measure progress of fermentation. 4  To measure the amount of sugar present in grapes or other fruit.