Grapevine Physiology

After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:

1. Describe and explain the following aspects relevant to vine physiology at an advanced level:
   • Structure and function of vine organs
   • Growth and development of the grapevine
   • Carbohydrate partitioning at the cellular level, organ and vine level
   • Water and nutrient uptake by the vine and its response to excess and deficiencies
   • Yield formation, the development of fruit composition and sources of variation
   • Biological mechanisms of key vine pest and diseases and key mitigation concepts
2. Identify where gaps exist in the current literature for a topic area.
3. Undertake independent library and literature searches on a research topic.
4. Collate information and data from peer‐reviewed research.
5. Analyse, interpret and report on research data.
6. Critically review scientific published information.
7. Explain and respond to questions from peers.
8. Demonstrate technical transfer of knowledge from viticulture research in an industry relevant manner.
9. Appropriately recognise the importance of citing other people's work .