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2nd Edition - January 19, 2015
Author: Markus Keller
The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology is an introduction to the physical structure of the grapevine, its various organs, their functions and their interactions with… Read more
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The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology is an introduction to the physical structure of the grapevine, its various organs, their functions and their interactions with the environment. Beginning with a brief overview of the botanical classification (including an introduction to the concepts of species, cultivars, clones, and rootstocks), plant morphology and anatomy, and growth cycles of grapevines, The Science of Grapevines covers the basic concepts in growth and development, water relations, photosynthesis and respiration, mineral uptake and utilization, and carbon partitioning.
These concepts are put to use to understand plant-environment interactions including canopy dynamics, yield formation, and fruit composition, and concludes with an introduction to stress physiology, including water stress (drought and flooding), nutrient deficiency and excess, extreme temperatures (heat and cold), and the impact and response to of other organisms.
Based on the author’s years of teaching grapevine anatomy as well as his research experience with grapevines and practical experience growing grapes, this book provides an important guide to understanding the entire plant.
Chapter 1. Botany and Anatomy
Chapter 2. Phenology and Growth Cycle
Chapter 3. Water Relations and Nutrient Uptake
Chapter 4. Photosynthesis and Respiration
Chapter 5. Partitioning of Assimilates
Chapter 6. Developmental Physiology
Chapter 7. Environmental Constraints and Stress Physiology
Chapter 8. Living with Other Organisms
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