Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Provides students with a definition of pests and diseases. Introduction to pests and diseases in viticulture - basic structure, function, life cycle and damage caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses and insects in the vineyard. Weed pests and their control. Integrated pest management. Monitoring for pest occurrence in relation to vine phenology and weather events. Control options including cultural, biological and chemical controls. Vineyard record keeping including monitoring and spray records. Other assorted vine disorders. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated an understanding of the basic differences between pests and diseases. Recognised pests and diseases common to vineyard. Demonstrated an understanding of different control options for vineyard pests and diseases. Demonstrated an understanding of the importance of vineyard monitoring and record keeping. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Journals and Periodicals in Viticulture: Australian Grapegrower and Winemaker. Australian Viticulture. Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Journal. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research. |
Unit Texts: | Flaherty, D (1992) "Grape Pest Management" Oakland, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Pearson, Roger and Goheen, Austin (eds.) (1988) "Compendium of Grape Diseases", St Pauls, APS Press. Davidson, D (1992) "A Guide to Growing Winegrapes in Australia". South Australia, Davidson Viticultural Consulting Services. Coombe, B.G. and Dry, P.R. (Ed.) 1992 "Viticulture, Vol. II - Practices". Adelaide, Winetitles. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (5), 20%. This is by Grade Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50301 Horticulture | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Margaret River Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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