Foreword
Acknowledgements &nb
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Section I. The Grape Family (Vitaceae)
Chapter 1. Vitaceae Systematics (Origin, Characteristics, Relationships)
Introduction Non-Winemaking Uses of Vitaceae
Morphological Characteristics of the Vitaceae
Relationships within the Vitaceae - Systematics and Phylogeny
Order Vitales: Leeaceae (Leea)
Vitaceae: Clade I (Ampelopsis, Rhoicissus, Clematicissus, Nekemias)
Clade II (Parthenocissus, Yua)
Clade III (Ampelocissus, Vitis, Nothocissus, Pterisanthes)
Clade IV
(Cissus) Clade V (Causonis, Cayratia, Cyphostemma, Tetrastigma)
Chapter 2. Vegetative Features of the Vitaceae
Shoot Patterns and their Initiation
Leaves-Types, Initiation and Devel
opment Lateral Buds: Pattern and Position
Tendrils and Inflorescences
Trichomes (Hairs
) Plant-Animal Interactions--Pearl Bodies and Domatia
Chapter
3. Reproductive Features of the Vitaceae Inflorescences-Initiation, Development and Mature Patterns
Flowers -Mature Features, Development, Dioecy, Pollination and Fertilization
Fruits and Seeds-Seed Development, Internal and External Features
Chapter 4. Identification of Vitaceae in North America
; Genera (Ampelopsis, Causonis, Cissus, Nekemias, Parthenocissus, Vitis)
Keys, descriptions, and illustrations of species (Ampelopsis aconitifolia, A. glandulosa (brevipedunculata); Causonis japonica; Cissus trifoliata; Nekemias arborea; Parthenocissus quinquefolia, P. tricuspidata, P. vitacea; Vitis acerifolia, V. aestivalis, V. arizonica, V. cinerea, V. labrusca, V. palmata, V. riparia, V. rotundifolia, V. rupestris, V. vulpina.
Section II. Grapes (Vitis)
Chapter 5. Humans and Grapes Human cultivation of grapes-beginnings
Cultural importance and history of grapes and wine in Europe
Grapevine cultivation in North America Chapter 6. Identification of Cold Climate Grape Cultivars in North America
Introduction History of Grapevine Identification
Identification of Some Important Cultivars in North America Baco Noir, Catawba, Cayuga White, Chambourcin, Chancellor, Chardonnay, Concord, Cynthiana/Norton, De Chaunac, Frontenac/Frontenac Gris/Frontenac Blanc, L'Acadie, La Crescent, La Crosse, Léon Millot, Maréchal Foch, Marquette, Riesling, Seyval Blanc, St. Croix/Sabrevois, St. Pepin, Swenson Red, Traminette, Veeblanc, Ventura, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles)
Appendix I. Using Ampelographic Characters to Identify Grapes
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bsp; Choosing Characters-the OIV Descriptor Priority List Leaves, Flowers and Inflorescences, Fruits and Seeds
Using a Dichotomous Identification Key
Appendix II. The Growth Cycle (Phenology) of the "Typical" Grapevine
About the Author: Dr. Jean M. Gerrath Professor EmeritusUniversity of Northern Iowa
Department of Biology
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Dr. Usher Posluszny
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