Conventional Viticulture Flashcards
1
Q
What is the aim of conventional viticulture?
A
Raising production levels and reducing labour requirements.
2
Q
How is conventional viti done?
A
Mechanisation, chemical inputs, irrigation and clonal selection.
3
Q
What are the advantages of conventional viticulture?
A
-Mechanise
-Reduction competition of other plants
-Tend to specific needs of grape variety= higher yields, minimise cost
4
Q
What are the disadvantages of conventional viticulture?
A
-Monoculture= more prone to disease= more treatment.
-Nutrients depleted- no natural eco system to replenish nutrients= more fertilisers.
Environmental damage- residual chemicals get into groundwater/air.
