Geobotany
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide knowledge about the causes, remote and recent, of plant species and biomes distribution both at global and at Italian scale. Present and past distribution of vegetation will be described as a function of the main environmental factor.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of the distribution of species and biomes with particular reference to Italian vegetation.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Present distribution of plants as a result of the history of species and their ecology. Origin,evolution and migration of plants in relation to geological events.
Distribution range. Floristic region of the world, Europe and Italy.
Endemism and vicariance with particular reference to Italian flora
Present distribution of the vegetation in the world: climate and latitudinal and altitudinal distribution of vegetation. Biomes.
Vegetation belts in Italy according different authors. Main vegetation types in Italy: Oak, beech and other broad-leaved forests. Pine, fir and spruce forests. Heathlands and grasslands. Seminatural communities: meadows and pastures.
Distribution range. Floristic region of the world, Europe and Italy.
Endemism and vicariance with particular reference to Italian flora
Present distribution of the vegetation in the world: climate and latitudinal and altitudinal distribution of vegetation. Biomes.
Vegetation belts in Italy according different authors. Main vegetation types in Italy: Oak, beech and other broad-leaved forests. Pine, fir and spruce forests. Heathlands and grasslands. Seminatural communities: meadows and pastures.
BIO/03 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED BOTANY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Caccianiga Marco Stefano
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday-Friday on appointment
2 floor building C Department of Biosciences