Vit Science

- describe the botanical classification of grapes; - describe the distinguishing features of Vitis vinifera and make a comparison with American Vitis species and grapevines belonging to the genus Muscadinia; - describe differences between grapevine species, cultivars and clones; - understand in general terms adaptive and survival mechanisms of the grapevine; - identify different common Vitis vinifera varieties based on their morphological, physiological and phenotypical characteristics.

- describe the general progress of vegetative cycle; - know the primary function and growth of each vegetative organ; - understand how the different organs interconnect to each other during vegetative growth; - understand what is dormancy; - understand how grapevines enter and break dormancy.

describe the evidence for the role of plant hormones in inflorescence vs. tendril differentiation and development; describe the environmental and cultural factors that influence vine fruitfulness; describe the process of flowering and berry development in grapevines; describe poor fruit set and factors that lead to its occurrence in the vineyard.