Class Vegetable Physiology

In this curricular unit, students will learn about the physical and chemical processes that occur in plants, on the importance of water for plants, transpiration, photosynthetic and respiratory processes and vascular transport system in plants. They will also study the plant responses (or interactions) to abiotic factors, such as plant responses to drought conditions or low temperatures and salinity.

1-Introduction to the plant world

2-Initial development of the plant body

3-Plant cells and tissues: stem and root system

4-Introduction to Plant Physiology

5-Absorption of water. Water relationships in plant tissues

6-Transpiration

7-Mineral nutrition

8-Photosynthesis

9-Photosynthesis: Physiological and ecological considerations

10-Respiration

11- Secondary plant metabolism

Practice
Application and exploration of concepts discussed in lectures through laboratory experiments. Exploratory data analysis and results interpretation.
Presentation and exploration of a simulation model of plant functioning.
Introduction to scientific writing (papers and reports).

It is intended that the student has an active learning in which he has a fundamental role, helping to build knowledge together with the teacher and other colleagues. We believe that the baggage that the student brings is important and we value it, as well as curiosity, autonomy and active participation.

• Taiz, L. and Zeiger, E. 2010. Plant physiology (5th edition). Sinauer Associates, Inc., Publishers.
• Azcon-Bieto J & M Talon (Eds.). 1993. Fisiologia y Bioquímica Vegetal. Interamericana-Mc Graw-Hill.