VIEN 3300

The Science of Grapevines

2.0 credits · Undergraduate

This discussion-based course will delve in-depth into the biological and physiological underpinnings of grapevine growth and management.

Topics

Describe grapevine organs, their origins, and functions.
Describe the vegetative and reproductive cycles of the grapevine.
Demonstrate the relationship between water relations and nutrient uptake.
Theorize the causes of carbon limitations and their impact on vine growth and fruit composition.
Identify specific impacts of biotic stresses on the vine.
Integrate vine physiology with environmental variables to guide potential vineyard practices.

Official roster learning outcomes

PLSCI 1420 or PLSCI 1115.

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