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Foreword Acknowledgements &nb sp; Table of Contents 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 In troduction 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, Lon Millot, Marchal 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 &n 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 Appendix III. Glossary
