Which of the following is NOT part of the canopy of a grape vine?

• A. The main shoots and all major structures - stem, buds, leaves, lateral shoots, tendrils and inflorescences/grape bunches
• B. The roots
• C. The inflorescences
• D. The grape bunches

Answer: (B)

Canopy refers to the above‑ground parts of the grape vine—the shoot system you see above the soil. It includes the main shoots and all major structures such as the stem, buds, leaves, lateral shoots, tendrils, and the parts that bear fruit, namely the inflorescences and grape bunches. The roots sit below the soil surface and belong to the underground root system, not the canopy. This distinction matters because canopy management focuses on shaping the visible, above-ground parts to influence light, air, and fruit development, while roots govern water and nutrient uptake from the soil. So the element that is not part of the canopy is the roots.