Plant Physiology

About this course

Expected learning outcomes

The purpose and aim of the course: the aim of the course is the understanding of the physiological and biochemical functions of plants in all stages of construction as subcellular units, cells, tissues, organs, and body as well as the determination of the causes that trigger the vital events and activities. Knowledge of physiological function of these plants is a prerequisite for increasing the main consumer products (cereals, vegetables, Ornamentals, nurseries) or industrial products (medicines, timber, essential oils).

Indicative Syllabus

    Structure and architecture of the plant and of the cell, the cell’s organization in conjunction with the functional action, the molecular composition of plants, energy and enzymes, water and plant cells, water economy in plant nutrients and their participation in the process of metabolic circuit, photosynthesis, respiration, lipid metabolism, physiology of transport in the phloem, assimilation of inorganic nutrients, regulated growth, development and diversification, vegetable hormones, aging and Programmed Cell Death, control of the development of external reasons (temperature, tropism, photoperiodism , lythargos).

    Teaching / Learning Methodology

    Lectures, Lab exercises and/or projects

    Recommended Reading

    “Plant Physiology Volume A” Textbook, TSEKOS JOHN, 2003 PUBLISHING HOUSE Kyriakidis Brothers SA “Introduction to Plant Physiology” Textbook, TSEKOS JOHN, ELIAS ELIAS, 2006 PUBLISHING HOUSE Kyriakidis Brothers

    Prerequisites

    Start Date

    2023

    End Date

    2024

    Apply

    2023

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    Local Course Code

    04202

    Cycle

    TBA

    Year of study

    TBA

    Language

    English

    Study Load

    5 ECTS

    Mode of delivery

    Written exams and/or project evaluation

    Instructors

    Dr. Konstantinos Loulakakis

    Course coordinator

    Dr. Konstantinos Loulakakis

    E-mail

    loulakak@hmu.gr