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The Science of Grapevines
- 4th Edition - February 1, 2025
- Author: Markus Keller
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 0 0 6 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 0 0 7 - 0
Fully revised and updated The Science of Grapevines, Fourth Edition is an introduction to the physical structure of the grapevine, its organs, their functions, and their intera… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFully revised and updated The Science of Grapevines, Fourth Edition is an introduction to the physical structure of the grapevine, its organs, their functions, and their interactions with the environment. Scientifically grounded and integrating discoveries in other plant species, it explores the physiological processes underlying grapevine form and function, their developmental and environmental control, and their implications for practical vineyard management. The book begins with a brief overview of the botanical classification, plant morphology and anatomy, and growth cycles of grapevines. It then covers the basic concepts in growth and development, water relations, photosynthesis and respiration, mineral uptake and utilization, and carbon partitioning. Then these concepts are put to use to understand plant-environment interactions including canopy dynamics, yield formation, and fruit composition. The book concludes with an introduction to stress physiology, including water and nutrient stresses, extreme temperatures, and the interaction with other organisms. Progress in the fields of grape cultivar evolution, grape ripening, and stress physiology has been rapid since edition 3 was published in 2020. Edition four reflects the latest insights into these and other key aspects of grapevine anatomy and physiology. Based on the author’s more than 30 years of teaching, research, and practical experience with grapevines and grape production, this book provides an important guide to understanding this fascinating and economically important plant. As a textbook for students and a reference for scientists and industry professionals, the book enables readers to use the discussed scientific concepts in their own research or practical production systems.
- Connects the science from initial decision making processes through plant cultivation to harvest and processing
- Enables prediction of the consequences of actions in the vineyard and the diagnosis and mitigation of potential problems before they threaten the sustainability of grape production
- Includes specific insights on canopy-environment interactions, yield formation, sources of variation in fruit composition and environmental constraints
Vineyard and/or winery owners, growers, vineyard managers, technical viticulturists, winemakers, students, consultants
1. Taxonomy and anatomy
2. Phenology and growth cycle
3. Water relations and nutrient uptake
4. Photosynthesis and respiration
5. Partitioning of assimilates
6. Developmental physiology
7. Environmental constraints and stress physiology
8. Living with other organisms
2. Phenology and growth cycle
3. Water relations and nutrient uptake
4. Photosynthesis and respiration
5. Partitioning of assimilates
6. Developmental physiology
7. Environmental constraints and stress physiology
8. Living with other organisms
- No. of pages: 575
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: February 1, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443330063
- eBook ISBN: 9780443330070
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Markus Keller
Dr. Keller received his master's degree in agronomy (plant science) and doctorate in natural sciences from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. He has taught and conducted research in viticulture and grapevine physiology in three continents and is the author of numerous scientific and technical papers and industry articles in addition to being a frequent speaker at scientific conferences and industry meetings and workshops. He also has extensive practical experience in both the vineyard and winery as a result of work in the family enterprise and was awarded the Swiss AgroPrize for innovative contributions to Switzerland's agricultural industry.
Affiliations and expertise
Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Washington State University, Prosser, WA, USA