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Robert E. White

Understanding Vineyard Soils

Robert E. White

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English
Oxford University Press Inc
27 January 2015
Viticulture
"The first edition of Understanding Vineyard Soils has been

praised for its comprehensive coverage of soil topics relevant to

viticulture. However, the industry is dynamic--new developments are

occurring, especially with respect to measuring soil variability,

managing soil water, possible effects of climate change, rootstock

breeding and selection, monitoring sustainability, and improving grape

quality and the ""typicity"" of wines. All this is embodied in an

increased focus on the terroir or ""sense of place"" of vineyard sites,

with greater emphasis being placed on wine quality relative to quantity

in an increasingly competitive world market. The promotion of organic

and biodynamic practices has raised a general awareness of ""soil

health"", which is often associated with a soil's biology, but which to be properly assessed must be focused on a

soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties. This edition of

White's influential book presents the latest updates on these and other

developments in soil management in vineyards. With a minimum of scientific jargon, Understanding Vineyard Soils

explains the interaction between soils on a variety of parent materials

around the world and grapevine growth and wine typicity. The essential

chemical and physical processes involving nutrients, water, oxygen and

carbon dioxide, moderated by the activities of soil organisms, are

discussed. Methods are proposed for alleviating adverse conditions such

as soil acidity, sodicity, compaction, poor drainage, and salinity. The

pros and cons of organic viticulture are debated, as are the possible effects of climate change. The author

explains how sustainable wine production requires winegrowers to take

care of the soil and minimize their impact on the environment. This book

is a practical guide for winegrowers and the lay reader who is seeking

general information about soils, but who may also wish to pursue in more

depth the influence of different soil types on vine performance and

wine character."
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Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Height: 242mm,  Width: 163mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   546g
ISBN:   9780199342068
ISBN 10:   0199342067
Pages:   280
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Table of ContentsForeword Preface1 What Makes a Healthy Soil? 2 Soil Selection and Site Preparation 3 The Nutrition of Grapevines 4 Where the Vine Roots Live 5 The Living Soil 6 Putting It All Together AppendicesReferencesIndex

Robert White has had an outstanding international career in soil, water and nutrient management for more than 40 years. After working for many years in broad-acre agriculture, he turned his attention to the fascinating interaction between soil and the flavor and aromas of wines world-wide, a topic that happily marries sensory pleasure with science.

Reviews for Understanding Vineyard Soils

This is a solid addition to viticulture literature...Recommended. * G. S. Howell, CHOICE. * Robert White explains vineyard soil science in detail from many angles...Each topic is developed in depth in this searching and thorough treatise, which provides an excellent reference text for professionals and amateurs alike. * Graham Godfrey, The Biologist *


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