308038 (v.1) Viticulture Practices 502
| Area: | Muresk Institute |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Decision making in viticulture with special reference to climates, soils, grape cultivates and root socks. Vine physiology including bud initiation, fruit growth, fruit biochemistry, ampelography. Canopy management, vineyard technology, vine improvement.Vineyard factors affecting wine quality. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Explained the role of new and advanced aspects of viticultural technology. Described the role of viticultural technology in vineyard management. Explained the vineyard factors affecting wine quality. |
| 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: | Antcliff, A.J. (1979) Major Wine Grape Varieties of Australia. Adelaide, CSIRO. Boehm, E.W. and H.W. Tulloch (1967) Grape Varieties of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australian Department of Agriculture. Davidson, D (1992) A Guide to Growing Winegrapes in Australia. South Australia, Davidson Viticultural Consulting Services. Gladstones, John (1992) Viticulture and Environment. Adelaide, Winetitles. Goldspink, B.H. and Howes, K.M. (eds) "Fertilisers for wine grapes - an information package top promote efficient fertiliser practices, Western Australia, Agriculture. Pearson, Roger and Goheen, Austin (eds.) (1988) Compendium of Grape Diseases. St Pauls, APS Press. Smart, R and Robinson, (1991) Sunlight into Wine - A Handbook for Winegrape Canopy Management. Adelaide, Winetitles. Winkler, A.J., Cook, J.A., Kliewer, W.M. and Lider, L.A. (1974) General Viticulture. Berkeley, University of California Press. |
| Unit Texts: | Coombe, B.G. and Dry, P.R. (Ed.) 1988 Viticulture, Vol. I - Resources. Adelaide, Winetitles. Coombe, B.G. and Dry, P.R. (Ed.) 1992 Viticulture, Vol. II - Practices. Adelaide, Winetitles. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment (1) 25%, Assignment (2) 25%, Assignment (3) 25%, Assignment (4) 25%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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