This subject is an advanced viticulture subject that builds on the principles and practices developed in the viticulture components of AGRI90031 Winegrowing and AGRI90032 Winegrowing Operations. The subject investigates the biology of the grapevine in detail and methods for developing and manipulating yield and quality using advanced management techniques. The subject also reviews vineyard monitoring and computer-aided decision making, along with the implementation of precision viticulture.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject students will be able to:
Understand the biology of the grapevine in detail
Apply methods for developing and manipulating yield and quality using prescribed techniques
Employ and evaluate computer-aided management tools
Monitor vineyard attributes as part of a precision viticulture approach