13498 (v.3) Vine and Grape Physiology 102
| Area: | Muresk Institute |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 12615 (v.4) Viticulture Practices 202 or any previous version
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303226 (v.2) Horticulture Plant and Soil Resources 101 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | The vine root system - biomass and distribution, nitrogen and nutrient uptake, conversions and the effects on grape quality, carbon partitioning, developmental physiology - hormonal regulation of flowering and fruiting. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Understood the vine growth, development, flowering and differentiation and their regulation. Analysed the impact of factors such as temperature, humidity, light and the composition of the atmosphere surrounding the vine physiological processes and on fruit quality. Discussed functions of various essential nutrients in vine metabolism and their effects on vine growth, yield and quantity. Understood vine water relations and their impact on photosynthesis, respiration and carbon partitioning, productivity and fruit quality. Used information resources to undertake an effective literature search to critically analyse and demonstrate the practical application of scientific principles through report writing, meeting deadlines and high standards of communication skills. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Coombe B, G and Dry P, R, (eds)., (1988), Viticulture Vol 1 Resources, Adelaide, Wine Titles. Coombe B.G and Dry P.R, (eds)., (1982), Viticulture Vol 2 Practices, Adelaide, Wine Titles. Flaherty D.L, Weaver R. J, and Kliewer W. M., (1992), Grape Pest management, Berkeley, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California. Gladstones J., (1992), Viticulture and Environment, Adelaide, Wine Titles. Jackson D and Schuster D., (1987), Production of Grapes and Wines in cool climates, Melbourne, Nelson. Smart R and Robinson M., (1991), Sunlight into Wine, A handbook for Wine Grape Canopy Management, Adelaide, Wine Titles. Weaver J.R., (1976), Grape Growing, New York, Wiley. Winkler A.J, Cook J.A, Kliewer W.M and Lider L.A., (1974), GeneralViticulture, Berkley, University of California. |
| Unit Texts: | Mullins M.G, Bouquet A, and William L.E., (1992), Biology of Grapevine, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 15%, End of Semester Examination 40%, Mid Semester test 20%, Practical report 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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