viticulture Flashcards
a condition, caused by bad weather during flowering, resulting in grape bunches that have a high proportion of small seedless berries mixed in with the normal, larger, seed-bearing grapes
millerandage–abnormal fruit set
the term that describes a sudden acceleration toward maturation.
veraison
a problem that causes poor fruit set, also known as shatter
coulture
the metabolic process by which sunlight is converted into sugar
photosynthesis
the metabolic process by which materials are moved from one part of the plant to another
translocation
the metabolic process by which water evaporates though openings on the underside of the leaves
transpiration
the metabolic process by which sugar is broken down and converted into biological energy
respiration
explain the difference between climate and weather
weather is the actual meteorological conditions experienced, whereas climate is the historical average weather of a place. Vineyard sites are selected for their climate, but the actual weather can affect harvest from season to season.
how much water do vines need annually?
20-30 inches; either by rainfall, irrigation, or a combination of the 2.