viticulture
/'vinikʌltʃə/ Cách viết khác : (viticulture) /'vitikʌltʃə/
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Definition
Noun: - The cultivation of grapes and grape vines; grape growing: Viticulture is the science, art, and practice of cultivating grapevines, primarily for the production of grapes used in winemaking, but also for table grapes, raisins, and other products.
Usage
Viticulture is a specialized branch of horticulture. It involves the study of grape varieties, vineyard management, soil science, pest control, and the techniques for growing healthy vines to produce quality fruit.
Examples
- Noun:
- The region's economy is heavily dependent on viticulture.
- Modern viticulture uses technology to monitor soil moisture and vine health.
- He studied viticulture at the university to learn how to manage a vineyard.
Advanced Usage
- Sustainable viticulture: Refers to vineyard management practices that are environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically feasible.
- The winery is renowned for its commitment to sustainable viticulture.
- Precision viticulture: The application of technologies like GPS and sensors to manage vineyard variation.
- Precision viticulture allows for targeted irrigation and fertilization.
Variants and Related Words
- Viticulturist (n): A person who practices or is an expert in viticulture; a grape grower.
- The viticulturist advised on the best rootstock for the soil.
- Viniculture (n): Often used synonymously with viticulture, though it can more specifically refer to the process of winemaking (vinification) in addition to grape growing.
Synonyms
- Grape growing
- Vineyard management
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Horticulture: The broader art and science of garden cultivation and management.
- Oenology (or Enology): The science and study of wine and winemaking, distinct from but closely related to viticulture.
- Vineyard: A plantation of grapevines, typically used in wine production.
Noun
- the cultivation of grapes and grape vines; grape growing