Learning objectives
Students will achieve basic knowledge about citology, histology and
anatomy of plants (Spermatophytes). The most important physiological
processes, as photosynthesis, water and mineral transport, phoelm
transport and hormone action, will be elucidated, in order to understand
the functioning of plants. Plant biotechnologies will also discussed, giving
some application examples.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Plant taxonomy (Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Spermatophytes)
Plant cell: plant cell wall, plastids, vacuole
Plant forms and functions
Meristematic and somatic tissues
Plant anatomy: roots, stem, leaves
Water transport through the xylem
Photosynthesis and photorespiration
Translocation in the phloem
Plant growth and development
Reproduction
Full programme
Plant taxonomy (Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Spermatophytes)
Plant cell: plant cell wall, plastids, vacuole
Plant forms and functions
Meristematic and somatic tissues
Plant anatomy: roots, stem, leaves
Water transport through the xylem
Photosynthesis and photorespiration
Translocation in the phloem
Plant growth and development
Reproduction
Bibliography
Biologia delle Piante, ed. Zanichelli, autori Rost, Barbour, Stocking, Murphy
in alternativa a
Introduzione alla Biologia Vegetale, ed. McGraw-Hill, autori Stern, Bidlack, Jansky
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
At the end of the Plant Biology part the overall student knowledge will be
evaluated by oral check. Precise questions will be performed to evaluate
what students know about citology, histology and anatomy of plants. This
will count towards the 70% of the final mark. The remaining 30% will be
achieved by answering to more general questions about plant
physiological processes.
Other information
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