Managing Grapevine Physiology

This subject is not offered in 2016.

170 hours

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This subject is an advanced viticulture subject that builds on the principles and practices developed in the viticulture components of AGRI90031 Winegrowing and AGRI90032 Winegrowing Operations. The subject investigates the biology of the grapevine in detail and methods for developing and manipulating yield and quality using advanced management techniques. The subject also reviews vineyard monitoring and computer-aided decision making, along with the implementation of precision viticulture.

On completing this subject students will be able to:

• Understand the biology of the grapevine in detail

• Apply methods for developing and manipulating yield and quality using prescribed techniques

• Employ and evaluate computer-aided management tools

• Monitor vineyard attributes as part of a precision viticulture approach

• One 1500 word assignment due approximately Week 5 worth 30%

• One 3500 word assignment - including a draft which is due in approximately Week 6 and final version due approximately Week 12 worth 70%

Mullins, M.G., Bouquet, A. and Williams, L.E. (1992) Biology of the grapevine. Cambridge University Press, NY.

Dry, P.R. and Coombe, B.G. (eds) (2004) Viticulture. Volume 1: Resources. (2nd Edn). Winetitles, Adelaide.

Coombe, B.G. and Dry, P.R. (eds) (1992) Viticulture. Volume 2: Practices. Winetitles, Adelaide.

Cole, M. (Ed) (2006) AVI – Grapes. CRCV Technologies. Adelaide. (CD ROM).

Gladstones, J. (1992), Viticulture and Environment. Winetitles, Adelaide.

Rankine, B. (2004), Making Good Wine. Pan Macmillan, Sydney.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.