agr2pgp vine phys grape production
VINE PHYSIOLOGY AND GRAPE PRODUCTION
AGR2PGP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students of this subject will explore the interaction of the grapevine with its environment and the implementation of intelligent viticultural practices with final grape quality in mind. Students will explore the topic in terms of structure, phenology, light, water and genetics. Students will develop knowledge of the taxonomy of the grapevine, including all the major species used with the genus Vitis; the biology, history and properties of rootstocks; and ampelography, examining traditional methods based on morphology, through to modern techniques employing cutting-edge analytical genetics. Students will explore grapevine physiology from the viewpoint of vineyard management through an in-depth re-examination of photosynthesis, water relations, abiotic and biotic stress, the role and function of plant hormones, and the effect of temperature, light, nutrients, and water on key physiological mechanisms.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The science of grapevines: Anatomy and physiology | Prescribed | Keller, M 2010 | ACADEMIC PRESS, US |
| Readings | Grapes cultivation, varieties and nutritional uses | Recommended | Murphy, R & Steifler, C (eds.) 2012 | NOVA SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK |
| Readings | Methodologies and results in grapevine research | Recommended | Delrot, S, Medrano, H, Or, E & Bavaresco L (eds.) 2011 | SPRINGER, NETHERLANDS |
| Readings | The chemistry and biology of winemaking | Recommended | Hornsey, I 2007 | THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY, UK |
| Readings | The grapevine: From the science to the practice of growing vines for wine | Recommended | Iland, P, Dry, P, Proffitt, T & Tyerman, S 2011 | PATRICK ILAND WINE PROMOTION, ADELAIDE |
| Readings | The grapevine: From the science to the practice of growing vines for wine | Recommended | Iland, P, Dry, P, Proffitt, T & Tyerman, S 2011 | PATRICK ILAND WINE PROMOTIONS, ADELAIDE |
| Readings | The production of grapes and wine in cool climates | Recommended | Jackson, D & Schustser, D 2007 | DUNMORE PUBLISHING, NEW ZEALAND |
| Readings | The science or grapevines: anatomy and physiology | Recommended | Keller, M 2012 | ACADEMIC PRESS, US |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Research and evaluate management practices and make recommendations to improve high quality and high yield grapes.
- Activities:
- Workshops and practical sessions in the vineyard will be used to demonstrate and evaluate management practices. Small groups of students will prepare a recommendation report and discuss the findings with peers.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Identify and analyse the biological structure of the grapevine.
- Activities:
- Workshops and practical sessions in the vineyard will be used to demonstrate and familiarise students with the biological structures of the grapevine.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
03. Identify seasonal phenology of the vine in relation to environmental and management factors.
- Activities:
- Workshops and practical sessions in the vineyard will be used to demonstrate and familiarise students with the seasonal phenology of the vine in relation to environmental and management factors.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Use appropriate specialist vine physiology terminology and reporting methods for professional audiences
- Activities:
- Students will discuss and prepare reports and presentations using appropriate specialist vine physiology terminology. These will be presented to students for comment and critique.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
05. Recognise and reflect on ethical and environmental issues relevant to vine physiology and grape production
- Activities:
- Students will discuss and prepare reports and presentations reflecting on ethical and environmental issues relevant to vine physiology and grape production. These reports will be presented to students for comment and critique.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Epping, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory practicals (weekly during the semester) | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Literature review (1200 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Oral examination in the vineyard (1 hour) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |