Taming the Wild Grape

Botany and Horticulture in the Vitaceae

Jean Gerrath, Usher Posluszny, Lewis Melville

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Springer International Publishing AG
04 December 2015

Botany & plant sciences; Viticulture

This book places grapes in the context of their family, the Vitaceae. It begins by focusing on the relationship of the family to other angiosperms and the interrelationships and characteristics of its genera. Two chapters emphasize the structure and development of its major vegetative and reproductive characteristics. Keys and illustrated descriptions for 19 North American species including 10 Vitis are provided. The three chapters on Vitis begin with a brief history of grape growing, with emphasis on North America. There is an illustrated life history of grape, following the two-year cycle from bud initiation to fruit maturity. The final chapter discusses the history of grapevine identification in North America, concluding with descriptions and illustrations of 30 important North American cold climate cultivars. The book is a general resource for understanding the growth, development, life history, and identification of grapes and the Vitaceae.

By: Jean Gerrath, Usher Posluszny, Lewis Melville
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 1st ed. 2015
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 553g
ISBN: 9783319243504
ISBN 10: 3319243500
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 04 December 2015
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Vitaceae Systematics (Origin, Characteristics, Relationships).- Vegetative Features of the Vitaceae.- Reproductive Features of the Vitaceae.- Identification of Vitaceae in North America.- Humans and Grapes.- Identification of Cold Climate Grape Cultivars in North America.- Using Ampelographic Characters to Identify Grapes.- The Growth Cycle (Phenology) of the “Typical” Grapevine.- Glossary.

Dr. Jean M. Gerrath Professor EmeritusUniversity of Northern Iowa Department of Biology 70 Dumbarton St. Guelph, ON N1E 3T6 Dr. Usher Posluszny University of GuelphMolecular and cellular Biology50 Stone Road East Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Reviews for Taming the Wild Grape: Botany and Horticulture in the Vitaceae

This is a well written reference book designed for grape geeks. It is also very well illustrated with both color and black & white photos. This is a very detailed but concise book describing the morphology and growth characteristics of the Vitaceae family and Vitis Genus. ... Anyone considering themselves a viticulture professional should consider having this book in their library. (Wine Grower News, Issue 330, March, 2016)