Viticulture I
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain fundamental knowledge about vine structure, growth and development, and environmental influences for quality wine production.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
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Describe grapevine morphology and growth
Describe the morphology, development and growth of grapevines, including the maturation of grape berries.
Explain environmental influences on vines
Explain how key environmental factors influence the growth and development of grapevines.
Identify vineyard pests and diseases
Identify and describe important pests and diseases of grapevines and outline key control strategies.
What You're Signing Up For
Viticulture I covers the basic principles of vine structure, growth, and development in relation to their environment, with a practical focus for quality wine production. Students will learn about grapevine morphology, environmental impacts on vines, pest and disease identification and control, vineyard establishment, cultural management practices, and scientific vineyard management decisions.
Course Content
- Vine structure and morphology
- Development and growth of grapevines
- Berry maturation
- Environmental influences on vine growth
- Key pests and diseases
- Control strategies for pests and diseases
- Vineyard structure and establishment
- Cultural management practices for vines
- Scientific assessment of vine canopy and berry composition
- Data collation, analysis, and reporting
- Information evaluation and review
- Teamwork and cooperation in vineyard contexts
What you need to know first
Introduction to the Winegrowing Industry (WINE-101)
Horticultural Science (HORT-106)
Plant Science I (PLSC-104)
Minimum of 30 credit points as specified
Minimum of 15 credit points as specified
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Viticulture
Wine industry
Horticulture
Agriculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Vineyard technician
Vineyard manager
Viticulture assistant
Wine production support roles
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