History, uses and production -- Cultivars, anatomy and improvement -- Grapevine growth and fruit development -- Climatic requirements -- Vineyard establishment --Seasonal management -- Nutrition -- Mechanization -- Grapevine pests, diseases and disorders -- Harvest and postharvest processing
Summary
Grapes are being produced in many places where it was not considered possible before, largely due to advances in understanding how the vine works, as well as improvements in technology and management skills. This book covers a broad range of topics from vineyard establishment and management to post harvest handling and pest control
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-279) and index
