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The arrangement of plant parts spatially, done to develop a structure that optimizes the utilization of sunlight and promotes productivity, adapts to the characteristics of the grape cultivar, promotes efficient and sustainable vineyard management practices, and is economical to establish …

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Analysis of a tissue sample for mineral nutrient/element composition.

The onset of ripening. The change of color of the grape berries. Veraison represents the transition from berry growth to berry ripening, and many changes in berry development occur at veraison.

European grape native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia. Also known as Old World or European grapes. Also see American grape.

The biological mechanism that produces seedlessness in some fruits, even though those fruits have undergone normal pollination and fertilization. The resulting embryo is aborted, but the fruit continues to grow. The remains of the undeveloped seed can be seen in

The male reproductive organ of a flower.

Parts of a flower.

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A strip of plants growing side by side in a line.

In viticulture: A cane pruned back to one, two, or three buds.

Grape variety used as the underground portion of a grafted vine onto which the scion is grafted. Bred to provide pest resistance and/or adaptability to unfavorable soil or environmental conditions.