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.

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.

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:

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment (1) 25%, Assignment (2) 25%, Assignment (3) 25%, Assignment (4) 25%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.

Field of Education:

50301 Horticulture

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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