The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology |  | Author: Markus Keller
Publisher: Academic Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 400
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 7.6 x 0.7
ISBN: 012374881X
Dewey Decimal Number: 634.8
EAN: 9780123748812
ASIN: 012374881X
Publication Date: February 17, 2010
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Product Description
Written by a recognized expert, and based on his experience in teaching the subject to students with a variety of educational backgrounds, The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology is the only book to comprehensively explore the physiology of the grapevine as it occurs around the world.
While other books have focused on the vines of specific regions, the globalization of the wine industry and the resulting increase of lands around the world being used for grapevine cultivation has left a gap in information. This book addresses not only the specific issues and concerns of grapevines from regions around the world, but includes important emerging topics such as global climate change, water relations, temperature effect and more.
The truly unique approach of this book is the scientifically-grounded exploration, often applying discoveries in other plant species, of the main physiological processes underlying grapevine form and function, their interactions, developmental and environmental control, and their implications for practical vineyard management.
Features:
* Focuses on the physiology of the whole plant rather than at the cellular and organ levels providing an understanding of whole-plant function
* Comprehensive coverage of role of water relations and temperature impact prepares the reader for changing climate impact
* Includes European, North and South American grapes and grape-related industry information providing important insights into implications of differences -- and similarities
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Only book with coverage of worldwide grape growing physiology March 12, 2010
Michael A. Duvernois (Minneapolis, MN United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Especially at this price point, this will be mostly used as a textbook for viticulture students. Previous book focused on one or two regional grape growing strategies and practices, but today an increasingly large number of viticulturists are traveling seasonally to work the southern grapes (Chile, Argentina, Australian, New Zealand, and South Africa) and then the northern grapes (Europe, Canada, and the United States). With this international flow of people, it's natural that the text also covers all of the international variations in grape growing.
The author has worked with grapes worldwide and is currently at the Washington State University. The book is technical, but relatively easy to follow. In addition to coverage of the established scientific aspects of grape growing, there is also coverage of emerging issues such as global warming and water availability as they relate to grapevine growing. Suitable for self-study with a minimal botany (or farm) background.
Book sections:
- Botany and Anatomy
- Phenology and Growth Cycle
- Water Relations and Nutrient Update
- Photosynthesis and Respiration
- Partitioning of Assimilates
- Developmental Physiology
- Environmental Constraints and Stress Physiology
- References
- Internet Resources
The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology March 25, 2010
M. Paterson
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A very sound over view of both the anatomy and physiology of the vine, concentrating on the latter. An excellent bibliography. If you are a student of viticulture I recommend this to you as a reference - almost - if not quite - a one stop shop. Comprehensive in its coverage of the physiology (with enough botany and anatomy to form a basis), I thought it well constructed and sensibly lineal in its layout.
There is a degree of technical language - using this term instead of "jargon" - and I believe that interested (if not academic), growers would also find the book of value. It is not simplified in the sense it talks down to readers - it is not a "university tome" full off inexplicable terms.
It's thirty plus years since I was at college and this was an excellent refresher course. If a student was to add Whites book on Soils and Pongracz on vineyard management, they would form a pretty good three volume reference library for practical viticulture. In this context - five stars.
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