The finding,chemical structure,physical properties of resveratrol and its biological effects on Vitis plant and humankind health and effecting mechanism are reviewed.Its induction in plant,the methods of sampling and determination are introduced.The distribution,dynamic change and correlation in content between organs are also summarized.The diversity in content among species or varieties or products of grape,biosynthesis and factors involved in metabolism are reviewed as well.Prospect for research on resve...