The topics of the course are the metabolism and regulation of growth and development in plants as well as the effects of environmental and climatic factors in these respects. The experimental nature of the field is emphasised by experimental work related to the topics of the course as well as by reporting experimental results.

The course provides knowledge and understanding of plant structure and function. The course also provides insight into the responses of plants to environmental and climatic conditions and how these interact with the metabolism and mechanisms of plant growth regulation. The students will get experience in the conduction of practical experiments as well as presentation and discussion of experimental results. The course will provide training in application of methods and terminology of the field as well as cooperation in groups.

The course includes lectures and laboratory work with writing of reports. The course also includes exercises related to the lectures.

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Taiz L and Zeiger E 2010.Plant Physiology. Fifth Edition. Sinauer Associates

BOT130, KJM100.

KJB200.

Approved laboratory course with approved participation and approved reports.

Written examination counts 100%

300 hours.

Special requirements in Science

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Lectures: 26 hours. Laboratory course: 30 hours. Colloquia are given at the end of the course.

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An examiner is used for the written examination.