The Science of Grapevines
- 4th Edition - February 19, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- 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
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the author
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Taxonomy and anatomy
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 1.1 Botanical classification and geographical distribution
- 1.2 Cultivars, clones, and rootstocks
- 1.3 Morphology and anatomy
- Chapter 2. Phenology and growth cycle
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 2.1 Seasons and day length
- 2.2 Vegetative cycle
- 2.3 Reproductive cycle
- Chapter 3. Water relations and nutrient uptake
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 3.1 Osmosis, water potential, and cell expansion
- 3.2 Transpiration and stomatal action
- 3.3 Water and nutrient uptake and transport
- Chapter 4. Photosynthesis and respiration
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 4.1 Light absorption and energy capture
- 4.2 Carbon uptake and assimilation
- 4.3 Photorespiration
- 4.4 Respiration
- 4.5 From cells to plants
- Chapter 5. Partitioning of assimilates
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 5.1 Photosynthate transport and distribution
- 5.2 Canopy–environment interactions
- 5.3 Nitrogen assimilation and interaction with carbon metabolism
- Chapter 6. Developmental physiology
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 6.1 Yield formation
- 6.2 Grape composition and fruit quality
- 6.3 Sources of variation in fruit composition
- Chapter 7. Environmental constraints and stress physiology
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 7.1 Responses to abiotic stress
- 7.2 Water: too much or too little
- 7.3 Mineral nutrients: deficiency and excess
- 7.4 Temperature: too hot or too cold
- Chapter 8. Living with other organisms
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 8.1 Biotic stress and evolutionary arms races
- 8.2 Pathogens: defense and damage
- Glossary
- Appendix A. Abbreviations and symbols
- Bibliography
- Index
- Edition: 4
- Published: February 19, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 626
- Language: English
- 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, USARead The Science of Grapevines on ScienceDirect