viticulture Flashcards

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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

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millerandage–abnormal fruit set

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the term that describes a sudden acceleration toward maturation.

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veraison

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3
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a problem that causes poor fruit set, also known as shatter

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coulture

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4
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the metabolic process by which sunlight is converted into sugar

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photosynthesis

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the metabolic process by which materials are moved from one part of the plant to another

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translocation

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6
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the metabolic process by which water evaporates though openings on the underside of the leaves

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transpiration

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the metabolic process by which sugar is broken down and converted into biological energy

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respiration

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8
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explain the difference between climate and weather

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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.

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how much water do vines need annually?

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20-30 inches; either by rainfall, irrigation, or a combination of the 2.

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