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Understanding Vineyard Soils
Robert E. White
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Description for Understanding Vineyard Soils
Hardback. An introduction to viticulture and soil science for both amateur vineyard growers and scientists. Num Pages: 280 pages, 121 and color insert. BIC Classification: TVSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 548.
The first edition of Understanding Vineyard Soils, published in 2009, has been praised for its comprehensive coverage of soil topics relevant to viticulture, and is a major resource for professionals in the industry. However, the subject is not static--new developments are occurring in the field all the time. For example, the 'organic movement' in viticulture continues to grow in importance and the emphasis on wine quality relevant to quantity is changing in an increasingly competitive world market. The promotion of organic and biodynamic practices has raised a general awareness about 'soil health' and methods to assess it, which is often ... Read more
The first edition of Understanding Vineyard Soils, published in 2009, has been praised for its comprehensive coverage of soil topics relevant to viticulture, and is a major resource for professionals in the industry. However, the subject is not static--new developments are occurring in the field all the time. For example, the 'organic movement' in viticulture continues to grow in importance and the emphasis on wine quality relevant to quantity is changing in an increasingly competitive world market. The promotion of organic and biodynamic practices has raised a general awareness about 'soil health' and methods to assess it, which is often ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
547g
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199342068
SKU
V9780199342068
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-48
About Robert E. White
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
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
This is a solid addition to viticulture literature...Recommended.
G. S. Howell, CHOICE.
Graham Godfrey, The Biologist
This is a solid addition to viticulture literature...Recommended.
G. S. Howell, CHOICE.