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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