Course Description
This course involves a study of the mineral nutrition and the adaptation and acclimation of plants to abiotic stresses (heat, cold, drought, salinity, and pollution stress) and biotic stresses (pathogens and herbivores). Responses will be addressed at whole plant, physiological, and molecular genetic levels.
Practical content
The practical portion is in accordance with the theoretical portion through elaboration and illustration of adequate examples. There is an emphasis on the methods of studying and determination of mineral nutrients and a comparative study of water, salt, extreme temperature, and pollution stress effects in cultivated species of plants, as well as biotic stress. The practical study also includes seminars, presentations, and discussions of individual research projects.
Course Objectives & Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understanding plant mineral nutrition, adaptation of plants to various stress factors, as well as functional disorders and stress damage.
- Identify abiotic factors including salinity, drought, nutrition deficiencies, temperature extremes, and pollution stress.
- Identify biotic factors such as plant interactions with parasitic plants, microbial pathogens, viruses, nematodes, and insects.
References
1. Plant Stress Physiology, S Shabala, School Of Agricultural Science, University Of Tasmania, 2nd Edition 2017, Australia
2. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants, 2nd Edition, Buchanan BB, Gruissem W, Jones RL, American Society of Plant Physiologists, 2015.
Course ID: BOTY 415
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | BOTNY 306 |
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