Picture 1 of 4
Gallery
Picture 1 of 4
Have one to sell?
The Science of Grapevines : Anatomy and Physiology by M. Keller Ph.D. Hardcover
US $46.20
ApproximatelyRM 193.55
or Best Offer
Was US $66.00 (30% off)
Condition:
Sale ends in: 1d 8h
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
US $5.22 (approx RM 21.87) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Santa Cruz, California, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Tue, 4 Nov and Thu, 6 Nov to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:146927465231
Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology
- Narrative Type
- Engineering
- Genre
- N/A
- Intended Audience
- N/A
- ISBN
- 9780123748812
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN-10
012374881X
ISBN-13
9780123748812
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20038262438
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Publication Name
Science of Grapevines : Anatomy and Physiology
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Subject
Life Sciences / Botany, Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, Life Sciences / Horticulture
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2009-033159
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Professor Markus Keller has written an extraordinary text book of grapevine physiology, whose nature and scope exceed anything available in the English language. While the title is "The Science of Grapevines, Anatomy and Physiology", there is far more physiology than anatomy, and of the physiology much of it is at the whole plant level. Where necessary, Keller however invokes explanations at organ tissue or cell level, but the major emphasis is to understand the grapevine's response to its environment. The author makes no apology to use data from other plants where necessary. This leads Keller to propose, in his preface, that such knowledge " might help...further our understanding of the world's most important and arguably most malleable fruit crop". Why is this book so extraordinary? Because it is so well referenced! There are 310 pages of text, divided into 7 very logical chapters. There are 57 pages of references, containing an estimated 1650 citations. These are very comprehensive, of necessity mostly contemporary, but including reference to Charles Darwin's studies with the grapevine published in 1875, the first viticulture text book I have seen to do this. Keller's magnificent book is a gift to teachers and students of grapevine physiology. It is easy to read, and well indexed. There are limited illustrations and colour photographs from the authors collection. The book's strength is in the comprehensive and integrative treatment of grapevine physiology." -- Dr Richard E Smart, Smart Viticulture and RuralSmart, Tasmania, Australia"Markus Keller has done a great favor to passionate grape growers around the globe. He has written a user friendly textbook about how grapevines work. Many grape growers do not have formal education in viticulture and lack a foundation of knowledge in biology and plant science. While it is not essential to have a deep understanding about how a grapevine works, just as having a rudimentary understanding of how the human body works, this knowledge can lead to better plant maintenance and health. Above all, Dr. Keller's book connects the scientific to the practical, which is what all farmers crave. The typical grape grower possesses a intellectual curiosity and relationship with the vine and wants to know why things happen in the vineyard. It is a worthy successor to Mullin's, et al. Biology of the Grapevine (1992), for example, updating the correct scientific name for crown gall (Agrobacterium vitis) and offering suggestions about how to treat affected vines. Photographs, illustrations, graphs and charts are all carefully selected and help to illuminate selected topics in the text. It was especially inventive to adopt the Consumer Reports-style rating system for the agronomic characteristics of important grapevine rootstocks (Table 1.3). Correct canopy management is a core practice to every competent grape grower and can greatly influence fruit quality every growing season. Dr. Keller provides his exact "ideal" canopy parameters that growers can use for their vines to achieve the balance and quality necessary to produce high quality grapes. As grape growers push their vines and fruit past veraison into the critical ripening period Dr. Keller explains the contribution of the essential components of light, temperature, water, nutrients and yield to achieving optimal fruit maturity. Finally, as growers push vines to their physiological limits in order to produce ever riper fruit, diseases, viruses and abiotic stresses have become an increasingly important part of vineyard management and sustainability, and these are thoroughly covered in The Science of Grapevines. Whether you have a degree in viticulture or not, or consider yourself a science person or not, this is essential reading. The reference section alone provides a lifetime's worth of reading about the essential nature of the vine, more than an, "Markus Keller has done a great favor to passionate grape growers around the globe. He has written a user friendly textbook about how grapevines work. Many grape growers do not have formal education in viticulture and lack a foundation of knowledge in biology and plant science. While it is not essential to have a deep understanding about how a grapevine works, just as having a rudimentary understanding of how the human body works, this knowledge can lead to better plant maintenance and health. Above all, Dr. Keller's book connects the scientific to the practical, which is what all farmers crave. The typical grape grower possesses a intellectual curiosity and relationship with the vine and wants to know why things happen in the vineyard. It is a worthy successor to Mullin's, et al. Biology of the Grapevine (1992), for example, updating the correct scientific name for crown gall (Agrobacterium vitis) and offering suggestions about how to treat affected vines. Photographs, illustrations, graphs and charts are all carefully selected and help to illuminate selected topics in the text. It was especially inventive to adopt the Consumer Reports-style rating system for the agronomic characteristics of important grapevine rootstocks (Table 1.3). Correct canopy management is a core practice to every competent grape grower and can greatly influence fruit quality every growing season. Dr. Keller provides his exact "ideal" canopy parameters that growers can use for their vines to achieve the balance and quality necessary to produce high quality grapes. As grape growers push their vines and fruit past veraison into the critical ripening period Dr. Keller explains the contribution of the essential components of light, temperature, water, nutrients and yield to achieving optimal fruit maturity. Finally, as growers push vines to their physiological limits in order to produce ever riper fruit, diseases, viruses and abiotic stresses have become an increasingly important part of vineyard management and sustainability, and these are thoroughly covered in The Science of Grapevines. Whether you have a degree in viticulture or not, or consider yourself a science person or not, this is essential reading. The reference section alone provides a lifetime's worth of reading about the essential nature of the vine, more than any grower or extension educator like myself could ever wish to consume. I wish all readers of this fine book could know Markus Keller. The book reads exactly as Markus thinks and speaks, with great passion, informality, humor and every sentence is packed with information. I believe you will emerge from reading this book a better grape grower, and that will very likely have a positive impact on the quality of your grapes and your bottom line." -- Mark L. Chien, Penn State Cooperative Extension, College of Agricultural Sciences, Lancaster PA, USA
TitleLeading
The
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
571.2/386
Table Of Content
Botany and Anatomy; Phenology and Growth Cycle; Water Relations and Nutrient Update; Photosynthesis and Respiration; Partitioning and Assimilates; Developmental Physiology; Environmental Constraints and Stress Physiology; References; Internet Resources
Synopsis
Written by a recognized expert and based on his experience in teaching the subject to students with a variety of educational backgrounds, The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology is the only book to comprehensively explore the physiology of the grapevine as it occurs around the world. While other books have focused on the vines of specific regions, the globalization of the wine industry and the resulting increase of lands around the world being used for grapevine cultivation have left a gap in information. This book addresses not only the specific issues and concerns of grapevines from regions around the world, but includes important emerging topics such as global climate change, water relations, temperature effect and more. * Provides global coverage of grapevines, including the regional differences, similarities, challenges and potential changes * Avoids jargon while bringing the reader into this important aspect of the wine industry * Classroom proven by a leading expert in grapevine anatomy, Written by a recognized expert and based on his experience in teaching the subject to students with a variety of educational backgrounds, The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology is the only book to comprehensively explore the physiology of the grapevine as it occurs around the world. While other books have focused on the vines of specific regions, the globalization of the wine industry and the resulting increase of lands around the world being used for grapevine cultivation have left a gap in information. This book addresses not only the specific issues and concerns of grapevines from regions around the world, but includes important emerging topics such as global climate change, water relations, temperature effect and more., Written by a recognized expert and based on his experience in teaching the subject to students with a variety of educational backgrounds, The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology is the only book to comprehensively explore the physiology of the grapevine as it occurs around the world.While other books have focused on the vines of specific regions, the globalization of the wine industry and the resulting increase of lands around the world being used for grapevine cultivation have left a gap in information. This book addresses not only the specific issues and concerns of grapevines from regions around the world, but includes important emerging topics such as global climate change, water relations, temperature effect and more.
LC Classification Number
QK495.V55K44 2010
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (4,248)
- t***e (350)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseOutstanding seller! The item was exactly as described, arrived quickly, and was packaged with great care to ensure it stayed in perfect condition. Their pricing was very competitive, and they were open to reasonable negotiations, making the transaction smooth and stress-free. Communication was excellent throughout the process, and they were friendly and professional at every step. I couldn't have asked for a better buying experience. Highly recommend this seller and would deal with them again!
- b***b (16)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMy sealed blank vhs tapes arrived very quickly despite having to ship from across the country. The sealed tapes were packaged extremely well and arrived in great condition as shown on the listing's photos. The value for the 3 tapes was fine.
- o***e (226)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShipping Got sidetracked but it made it a few days later in a nicely packages media box. Was in great condition as described and priced right.The Rolling Stones Tattoo You LP Vinyl EX/VG+ Ultrasonically Cleaned (#146704521021)
More to explore :
- Anatomy and Physiology Tortora Books,
- Anatomy Hardcover Textbooks,
- Anatomy Nonfiction Hardcovers Books,
- Science Fiction Fiction Hardcovers Books,
- Science Hardcover Nonfiction Books,
- Star Wars Science Fiction Fiction Hardcovers Books,
- Science Fiction Fiction Hardcovers Books with Vintage,
- Science Fiction Fiction Hardcovers Books in English,
- It Science Fiction Hardcover Illustrated Fiction Books,
- Science Natural Disasters Hardcover Books in English
Seller feedback (4,248)
- t***e (350)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseOutstanding seller! The item was exactly as described, arrived quickly, and was packaged with great care to ensure it stayed in perfect condition. Their pricing was very competitive, and they were open to reasonable negotiations, making the transaction smooth and stress-free. Communication was excellent throughout the process, and they were friendly and professional at every step. I couldn't have asked for a better buying experience. Highly recommend this seller and would deal with them again!
- b***b (16)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMy sealed blank vhs tapes arrived very quickly despite having to ship from across the country. The sealed tapes were packaged extremely well and arrived in great condition as shown on the listing's photos. The value for the 3 tapes was fine.
- o***e (226)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShipping Got sidetracked but it made it a few days later in a nicely packages media box. Was in great condition as described and priced right.The Rolling Stones Tattoo You LP Vinyl EX/VG+ Ultrasonically Cleaned (#146704521021)