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Using A Geographic Information System To Define Regions Of Grape-Cultivar Suitability In Nebraska, Ting Chen
Using A Geographic Information System To Define Regions Of Grape-Cultivar Suitability In Nebraska, Ting Chen
Department of Geography: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The thesis was undertaken to develop a methodology and digital tool, based upon the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, for delineating specific regions within the state of Nebraska that are suitable for the cultivation of two selected grape hybrids. The successful cultivation of grapes for producing wine requires knowledge of the physical and environmental conditions characterizing the local landscape. GIS technology allows the integration of multiple layers to be analyzed simultaneously, which
can provide prospective grape growers with necessary information upon which to base their management decision. In the study, nine GIS variables/layers including growing degree days, length …