Foreword

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Table of Contents

Section I. The Grape Family (Vitaceae)

Chapter 1. Vitaceae Systematics (Origin, Characteristics, Relationships)

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

Clade V (Causonis, Cayratia, Cyphostemma, Tetrastigma)

Chapter 2. Vegetative Features of the Vitaceae

Shoot Patterns and their Initiation

Leaves-Types, Initiation and Devel

Lateral Buds: Pattern and Position

Tendrils and Inflorescences

Trichomes (Hairs

Plant-Animal Interactions--Pearl Bodies and Domatia

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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)

Human cultivation of grapes-beginnings

Cultural importance and history of grapes and wine in Europe

Chapter 6. Identification of Cold Climate Grape Cultivars in North America

History of Grapevine Identification

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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Leaves, Flowers and Inflorescences, Fruits and Seeds

Using a Dichotomous Identification Key

Appendix II. The Growth Cycle (Phenology) of the "Typical" Grapevine