Viticulture II
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain advanced knowledge of grape and wine production, marketing, and tourism in New Zealand, with an emphasis on the science and practice of viticulture.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University, Lincoln
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Understand and discuss impacts of viticulture practices
Discuss the influence of pruning, canopy management, and environment on vine balance, vigour, carbohydrate partitioning, and capacity.
Describe and manage vine growth and fruit development
Outline factors influencing flower and berry development, yield, and fruit maturity.
Apply knowledge of soils and vine establishment
Explain the role of soils, nutrition, root stocks, and vine establishment processes on vine performance.
What You're Signing Up For
Viticulture II explores the essential scientific, technical, and business aspects of grape and wine production. Students will learn about the biological and environmental factors affecting grapevine performance, sustainable growing practices, propagation, vineyard management, and current issues relevant to viticulture and wine tourism in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
Course Content
- Influence of pruning and canopy management
- Environmental influences on vine growth and balance
- Factors influencing flower and berry development
- Yield and fruit maturity management
- Role of soils, nutrition, and root stocks in vine performance
- Vine establishment processes
- Grapevine propagation techniques
- Biochemical and molecular processes in grape berries
- Sustainability, organics, biodynamics, and precision viticulture
- Vineyard variability and climate change
- Pruning decision-making using scientific methods
- Critical evaluation, synthesis, analysis, and reporting of viticulture data
What you need to know first
Viticulture I
WINE-201
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Viticulture
Wine Industry
Horticulture
Future employment opportunities might be
Vineyard manager
Viticulturist
Wine production roles
Wine tourism operator
Grapevine nursery technician
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