VINE PHYSIOLOGY AND GRAPE PRODUCTION
AGR2PGP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will learn about the interaction of the grapevine with its environment and how the implementation of intelligent viticultural practices can affect final grape quality. The subject will explore these topics in terms of structure, phenology, light, water and genetics. Knowledge will be developed on the taxonomy of the grapevine, and will cover all the major species used with the genus Vitis; the biology, history and properties of rootstocks; and ampelography. Traditional methods based on morphology and modern techniques employing cutting-edge analytical genetics will be examined. You will explore grapevine physiology from the viewpoint of vineyard management including an in-depth re-examination of photosynthesis, water relations, abiotic and biotic stress, the role and function of plant hormones, and the effect of temperature, light, nutrients, and water on key physiological mechanisms.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SBATE or require Subject Coordinator approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is taught at the Epping Campus of Melbourne Polytechnic. This elective will run subject to sufficient enrolments
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Grapes cultivation, varieties and nutritional uses
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Murphy, R & Steifler, C
Year: 2012
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Publisher: NOVA SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK
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The science of grapevines: Anatomy and physiology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Keller, M
Year: 2010
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Publisher: ACADEMIC PRESS, US
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The production of grapes and wine in cool climates
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Jackson, D & Schustser, D
Year: 2007
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Publisher: DUNMORE PUBLISHING, NEW ZEALAND
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The grapevine: From the science to the practice of growing vines for wine
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Iland, P, Dry, P, Proffitt, T & Tyerman, S
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: PATRICK ILAND WINE PROMOTION, ADELAIDE
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Methodologies and results in grapevine research
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Delrot, S, Medrano, H, Or, E & Bavaresco L
Year: 2011
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Publisher: SPRINGER, NETHERLANDS
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The chemistry and biology of winemaking
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Hornsey, I
Year: 2007
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Publisher: THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY, UK
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The grapevine: From the science to the practice of growing vines for wine
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Iland, P, Dry, P, Proffitt, T & Tyerman, S
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: PATRICK ILAND WINE PROMOTIONS, ADELAIDE
ISBN: N/A
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URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
The science or grapevines: anatomy and physiology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Keller, M
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: ACADEMIC PRESS, US
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A