| Course Component | Details |
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| Lecture: | 03 |
| Lab: | 02 |
| Clinical: | 00 |
| Credit: | 04 |
| Components: | |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Course Description: | |
This course introduces grape growing. Topics include botany, fruiting and rootstock cultivars; anatomy and physiology; history and distribution of grapes; vine classification; world growing areas including latitude, climate and soils; and common diseases and pests. Upon completion, student should be able to demonstrate an overall understanding of the viticulture field. |
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| Course Component | Details |
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| Lecture: | 03 |
| Lab: | 00 |
| Clinical: | 00 |
| Credit: | 03 |
| Components: | |
| Prerequisites: | Take VEN-135 |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Course Description: | |
This course covers site selection and preparation, varietal, clonal, and rootstock selection and planting, appropriate trellis systems, vine training during the first year of growth. Emphasis is placed on the development of healthy vines which will bear high-quality fruit at reasonable cost. Upon completion, students should be able to make independent decisions with regard to the establishment of a new vineyard. |
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| Course Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Lecture: | 03 |
| Lab: | 02 |
| Clinical: | 00 |
| Credit: | 04 |
| Components: | |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Course Description: | |
This course covers basic vineyard operations including field applications and activities necessary for the successful operation of a commercial winegrape vineyard in the southeastern U.S. Topics include planting, canopy management, irrigation design, installation and maintenance, IPM implementation and pesticide application, trellis maintenance, equipment selection and use, fertilization, harvesting and contracts. Upon completion, students should be able to make and implement sound viticultural decisions that allow the production of a sustainable and quality crop of grapes. |
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