Biology and physiology of the grapevine - exercises (in Eng.)

English title:

Biology and physiology of the grapevine - exercises

Course ID:

958344

ECTS credits:

3,0

Title in native language:
Biology and physiology of the grapevine - exercises (in Eng.)

Term Semester:

Autumn/Winter

Instruction language(s):

English

Course content:

Accompanying exercises to the lecture "Biology and physiology of the grapevine"

Acquiring practical knowledge about the analysis of:
* Anatomy and functioning of the grapevine organs
* Environmental stressors and their effects on the vine physiology

The blocked exercise will take place at UFT Tulln.

In addition, a field trip is organised.

Attendance is mandatory (2 blocks out of 6 can be missed)

Expected previous knowledge:

Recommended: Lecture "Biology and Physiology of Grapevine"

Learning outcomes:

Students will be able by means of practical exercises to:
* dissect and recognise important grapevine organs and their physiological function
* understand the growth cycle and its physiological background
* understand the reaction mechanisms of grapevine to environmental changes and how to measure it

Teaching and learning methods:

- Dissection of grapevine tissues (stem, root, buds, berries, seed, leaf) and microscopy observations
- Correct use of eco-physiology instrumentation to assess plant response to abiotic stress (e.g. drought)
- Assess winter buds and pruning a vineyard accordingly

Exam method:

Participation, presence, and oral exam

Details URL:

https://online.boku.ac.at/BOKUonline/wbLv.wbShowLVDetail?pStpSpNr=293820

Scheduled dates:

http://online.boku.ac.at/BOKUonline/te_ortzeit.liste?corg=16571&clvnr=293820

Curriculum URL:

http://online.boku.ac.at/BOKUonline/wbLv.wbShowStellungInStp?pStpSpNr=293820