Home / Soil-climatic system & vine

Soil-climatic system & vine

Course Code:

3.2

Semester:

3rd Semester

Specialization Category:

CSB

Course Hours:

4Θ + 2Ε

ECTS:

6


Course Tutors

Korkas Elias

 Lesson Code: 3.2

Semester: 3rd Semester

Category: Compulsory

Hours: 4h Theory + 2h Lab

ECTS credits: 6

 

LEARNING RESULTS

The lectures of the course aim to understand and consolidate basic knowledge in soil science. The aim is to deepen students understanding of soil properties related to the productivity and sustainability of soils and related to the science of Agriculture. In the course the student will have the opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with specific applications in the science of Agriculture. Emphasis is also given to the phenology of the vine in relation to meso- and microclimatic conditions, to the vegetation-climate relationship, to the basic bioclimatic indicators concerning the vine.

 

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • To know the basic physico-chemical characteristics of soils, so that they can calculate the needs for nutrients and water.
  • Understand the importance of chemical elements and their role in their fertility
  •  
  • To become familiar with land management methods with the aim of achieving sustainable agricultural production.
  • To approach modern techniques and tools for the study of soils
  • It has understood that soil is an irreplaceable and valuable natural resource that should be treated in a sustainable manner.
  • He has understood that climatic conditions greatly influence the vegetative growth and quality characteristics of the grape.

 

General Skills

  • Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, also using new technologies.
  • Respect for the environment and biodiversity.
  • Adaptation to new situations.
  • Decision making.
  • Autonomous work.
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking

 

COURSE CONTENT

Theoretical part

Soil science, Soil-Environment, Genesis-Evolution-Classification, Clay Minerals, Soil Mechanical Properties, Soil Physical Properties, Soil Chemical-Biochemical Properties, Erosion, Soil Water and Air, Acidity-Alkalinity, Organic Matter, Salinity

 

Laboratory Part

Mineralogical composition of soils, Soil sampling, Preparation of soil samples for laboratory analysis, Grain size composition of soils, Physical properties of soils (Soil structure, Soil porosity), Chemical properties of soils, Degree of saturation with bases, Electric potential, Determination of soil pH, Soil buffering capacity , Ion exchange and adsorption, Soil organic matter, Determination of soil fertility.

 

RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY

  1. KALYVAS D.: Soil and wine. STELLA PARIKOU & SIA OE Publications, Athens 2003, ISBN: 9789604113361.
  2. Panagiotopoulos K.: Soil science. GARTAGANIS AGIS-SAVVAS Publications, Thessaloniki 2016, ISBN: 9789606859311.
  3. SINANIS K.: Soil science. PSYCHALOS PHILIPPOS & SIA EKDOTIKI O.E. Publications, Athens 2018, ISBN: 9786185049683.
  4. PASCHALIDIS CH.: Soil science – Laboratory exercises. Embryo Publications, Athens 2005, ISBN 9608002389.
  5. GLADSTONES JOHN: Wine, Terroir and Climate Change, Wakefield Press 2011, ISBN-10: 1862549249, ISBN-13: 978-1862549241