4. Approaches to Grape Growing -

Question 1

Define sequestering carbon

Answer 1

“To sequester carbon” means to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and then storing it in a underground

Question 2

Define agroecosystem

Answer 2

ecosystems that have been modified for agriculture

Question 3

What is tilling?

Answer 3

is the use of agricultural machinery (tilling tool) to break up and aerate the soil in the spaces between rows of grapevines, to manage weeds, improve soil structure, and facilitate better root growth for the vines.

Question 4

what is Nitrous oxide

Answer 4

Nitrous oxide is a bi product of livestock waste. formed in Anaerobic conditions which occur where manure is stored in large piles (as a result of large numbers of animals in a confined area).

Question 5

describe the process of carbon sequestering

Answer 5

Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis and then store it in roots

Question 6

what are agrochemicals

Answer 6

A broad term encompassing all chemicals used in agriculture for various purposes, including pest control, weed control, and nutrient supplementation.

Question 7

What is Hardpan Soil

Answer 7

dense, impermeable layer of soil, often found below the topsoil, that restricts water drainage and root penetration, potentially impacting plant growth and soil health

Question 8

What are Synthetic agrochemicals

Answer 8

are those that are manufactured in a laboratory rather than being naturally occurring.

Question 9

What are Natural agrochemicals

Answer 9

are derived from natural sources, such as plants, microorganisms, or minerals.

Question 10

What is decomposition

Answer 10

Microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, break down this organic matter during a process called decomposition

Question 11

what is the difference between ecosystem and biodiversity

Answer 11

In the context of vineyards, biodiversity refers to the variety of life within the vineyard ecosystem, encompassing plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.
Ecosystems, on the other hand, are broader concepts that include the interactions between all living things (flora and fauna) and their non-living environment within a specific area (ei. soil, weather, landscape)

Question 12

What is biodiversity

Answer 12

Biodiversity or ‘biological diversity’ generally refers to the variety of all living things.