Learning objectives
The physiological processes that take place in plants will be explained in
details to the students, elucidating also the biochemical aspects of some
reaction cycles. To understand the complex functioning of plants, the
close relationship between form and function of plant organs will be
frequently emphasized. Besides, the relationship between plants and
environment in which they develop will be elucidated. Details will be
given about plant responses to stresses, biotic and/abiotic, that
frequently plants have to face.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Plant Functions. Water and mineral uptake. Water transport through the xylem. Translocation in the phloem. Mineral nutrition. Photosynthesis. Nitrate assimilation. Plant growth and development. Growth regulators. Stress physiology.
Full programme
Plant Functions. Water and mineral uptake. Water transport through the xylem. Translocation in the phloem. Mineral nutrition. Photosynthesis. Nitrate assimilation. Plant growth and development. Growth regulators. Stress physiology.
Bibliography
Lincoln Taiz, Eduardo Zeiger; PLANT PHYSIOLOGY Fifth Edition.
Teaching methods
Lessons will be integrated by short scientific animations to better
understand the most important physiological processes. Similarly some
lab experiences will be shown and discussed. Sometimes recent
manuscripts will be shown to the students to explain the state of the art
as to specific topics.
Assessment methods and criteria
At the end of Plant Physiology course the overall student knowledge will
be evaluated by oral check. Firstly, the knowledge of the some
physiological processes will be evaluated by general questions, secondly,
more precise questions will be performed to analyze one of them in
details. This will count towards the 70% of the final mark. The remaining
30% will be achieved evaluating the capacity of the students to describe
the physiological processes that counterbalance opposing physiological
needs.
Other information
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