Grapevine Physiology
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
An in-depth analysis of grapevine physiology, focusing on the interactions between grapevines, their environment, and vineyard management. This course covers advanced topics relevant to vine health, growth, and productivity.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
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Explain advanced aspects of vine physiology
Describe and explain structure and function of grapevine organs, growth and development, carbohydrate partitioning, water and nutrient uptake, yield formation, fruit composition, and mechanisms of vine pests and diseases at an advanced level.
Identify knowledge gaps in literature
Identify where gaps exist in the current scientific literature for grapevine physiology topics.
Conduct independent research
Undertake independent library and literature searches on specialized research topics.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides an advanced study of grapevine physiology, exploring the structure and function of vine organs, growth and development, nutrient and water uptake, fruit yield formation, pest and disease mechanisms, and the impact of environmental and management practices. Emphasis is placed on reviewing scientific literature, conducting independent research, analyzing and interpreting data, and communicating findings relevant to the wine industry.
Course Content
- Structure and function of vine organs
- Grapevine growth and development
- Carbohydrate partitioning at cellular, organ, and vine level
- Water and nutrient uptake; response to deficiencies and excess
- Yield formation and development of fruit composition
- Biological mechanisms of key vine pests and diseases
- Mitigation strategies for vine pests and diseases
- Gaps in contemporary grapevine physiology literature
- Independent literature research
- Analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data
- Critical review of scientific information
- Technical transfer of viticulture research to industry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Viticulture
Wine Industry
Horticulture
Future employment opportunities might be
Viticulturist
Vineyard Manager
Plant Science Researcher
Wine Industry Technical Specialist
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