Ampelology
Definition
An agronomic and botanical science dealing with the comprehensive study of the grapevine, including its biology, physiology, ecology, cultivation techniques, and genetic improvement. Unlike ampelography (which focuses on describing and classifying varieties), ampelology addresses the plant under all its viticultural and economic aspects.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Ampelology
- Viticultural science
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, structurally singular in standard academic and agricultural indexing. |
| Formation | Scientific compound built from the ancient Greek root 'ampelos' combined with the traditional science suffix '-logy'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [am.pe.lo.lo.ˈd͡ʒi.e] |
| Source | International Viticulture and Oenology Academic Nomenclature Manuals |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un tratat modern de ampelologie abordează adaptările viței-de-vie la schimbările climatice actuale.
EN: A modern treatise on ampelology addresses the adaptation of grapevines to ongoing climate changes.
RO: Cercetătoarea a publicat un studiu de ampelologie privind rezistența hibriziilor la atacul filoxerei.
EN: The researcher published an ampelology study regarding the resistance of hybrids to phylloxera attacks.
RO: Cursul de ampelologie include lecții practice despre nutriția minerală a plantațiilor de pe pantele însorite.
EN: The ampelology course includes practical lessons on the mineral nutrition of plantations on sunny slopes.
Idioms & Phrases
Cercetare în ampelologie / Ampelology research
RO: Studiu științific axat pe optimizarea metabolismului viței-de-vie pentru obținerea de recolte superioare.
EN: Scientific study focused on optimizing grapevine metabolism to achieve superior crop yields.
Tratat de ampelologie / Ampelology textbook
RO: Manual academic care descrie biologia și tehnicile avansate de gestionare a podgoriilor.
EN: Academic manual describing the biology and advanced management techniques of vineyards.
Ampelologie aplicată / Applied ampelology
RO: Utilizarea practică a cunoștințelor botanice pentru combaterea bolilor și creșterea calității boabelor de struguri.
EN: Practical use of botanical knowledge to combat diseases and increase grape berry quality.
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