In Francisco Beltrão, Paraná, rural producers discovered a bunch of grapes featuring two colors – the pink Niagara grape and the white grape. This unique phenomenon was found on the farm owned by Franciele Pertile, who described the striking appearance of the grapes. The same grape displays both colors, forming geometric designs that make it visually appealing.

Researcher Alessandra Maria Detoni from the Institute for Rural Development (IDR-PR) explained that this occurrence is attributed to a sectorial somatic mutation. This mutation can express itself in the juicy part or the berry of the grape and typically occurs due to certain stimuli, which could be environmental or genetic. This dual coloration appears in the same bunch or even in the same grape.

According to Detoni, the pink Niagara grape itself originated from a natural somatic mutation, suggesting that such mutations can lead to intriguing variations in grape cultivation. The event highlights the complexity of agricultural genetics and how unforeseen phenomena can contribute to the diversity and aesthetics of fruit production, potentially attracting interest from both producers and consumers alike.