Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
Providing an overview of the plant biochemical and physiological processes that could be exploited both to reduce the environmental impact of the modern agricultural practices and to develop strategies and tools to increase crop yield and quality.
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: Second semester
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Peculiar aspects of primary metabolism in plants: i) respiration; ii) pentose phosphate pathway; iii) glyoxylate pathway. Photosynthesis: i) light-depended reactions (photosistems; electron transport; photophosphorylation); ii) carbon dioxide assimilation (C3; C4; CAM). Photorespiration. Photosynthate allocation. Reactive oxygen species. Ascorbate-glutathione cycle. Cellular and systemic movement of water. Mineral nutrition: i) essential nutrients; ii) root-soil interactions; iii) the rhizosphere; iv) mineral nutrient uptake; v) allocation and systemic movement of mineral nutrients; vi) nutrient deficiencies; vii) reductive assimilation of nitrogen and sulfur (metabolic implications). Photomorphogenesis.
AGR/13 - AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY - University credits: 8
Single bench laboratory practical: 16 hours
Lessons: 56 hours
Lessons: 56 hours
Professor:
Nocito Fabio Francesco
Professor(s)
Reception:
upon appointment by E-mail
Dipartimento di Produzione Vegetale