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Created page with "'''Bud''' refers to a dormant, embryonic shoot structure on the grapevine that contains the potential for future vegetative growth and fruit production. Buds are formed during the growing season preceding their growth and play a central role in vine phenology, yield determination and frost sensitivity in viticulture.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 9780198705383.</ref> In the annual growth cycle of the vine, buds..." |
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== Bud structure == | == Bud structure == | ||
Grapevine buds are classified as | Grapevine buds are classified as compound buds, typically consisting of a primary bud accompanied by one or more secondary (and sometimes tertiary) buds. The primary bud is usually the most fertile and is responsible for the majority of crop production, while secondary buds may develop if the primary bud is damaged, for example by spring frost.<ref>Mullins, Bouquet & Williams, ''Biology of the Grapevine'', Cambridge University Press, 1992, ISBN 9780521305074.</ref> | ||
Each bud contains pre-formed shoot tissues, leaf primordia and, in many cases, inflorescence initials that determine potential fruitfulness before the following season begins. | Each bud contains pre-formed [[shoot]] tissues, leaf primordia and, in many cases, inflorescence initials that determine potential fruitfulness before the following season begins. | ||
== Bud initiation and fertility == | == Bud initiation and fertility == | ||