Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 green parts of a vine?
A
- Bud
- Flowers/berries
- Leaves
- Tendrils
2
Q
What is 1 year old wood?
A
The previous year’s shoot which has turned into cane or spur to host the next year’s buds
3
Q
What is permanent wood?
A
Wood older than 1 year
Managed by pruning
4
Q
What do the roots do?
A
Absorb water & nutrients
Store carbs
5
Q
What is a clone?
A
A cutting of the same variety
6
Q
What is a crossing?
A
Where 2 different species of the same variety are fertilised together
7
Q
What is Pinotage made from?
A
Cinsault vs Pinot Noir
8
Q
What is a hybrid?
A
Where 2 varietys are fertilised together
9
Q
What is a rootstock?
A
A graft of Vitus V onto an american vine to prevent phylloxera
10
Q
What are the 2 types of grafting?
A
- Bench: canes joined by machine
2. Head: graft onto trunk of vine
11
Q
What are the 2 benefits of head grafting?
A
- New fruit is available next harvest
2. Cheaper
