Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Understand the principles of plant physiology, ranging from photosynthesis to water relations and phenotype;
- Understand the complexity of response of plants to abiotic stresses;
- Understand the importance of mineral nutrients and their assimilation for plant growth and development;
- Describe the major nutrients required by plants;
- Summarise and analyse plant physiological data;
- Relate contents of lectures to practical class material;
- Be able to apply some basic and advanced techniques in the area of plant physiology.
Indicative Module Content:
Plant
- Growth
- Development
- Photosynthesis
- Water relations
- Abiotic stress responses and physiological impact in plants (e.g., drought, heat, salinity)
- Mineral nutrition
- Analysing techniques
- Data Handling