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SCHOOL |
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
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ACADEMIC UNIT |
AGRICULTURE |
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LEVEL OF STUDIES |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSE CODE |
PLP0905-5 |
SEMESTER |
9 | ||
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COURSE TITLE |
APPLIED PLANT PHYSIOLOGY-STRESSES | ||||
| INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS | |||
| Lectures | 2 | ||||
| Lab / Op. Exercises | 2 | ||||
| Exercises | 0 | ||||
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TOTAL HOURS |
4 | 5 | |||
| COURSE TYPE | Special Background-Optional | ||||
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | No | ||||
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | Greek | ||||
| IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) | ||||
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COURSE WEBSITE (URL) |
https://
eclass.uowm.gr/courses/AGRO120/
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2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcomes |
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After successfully completing the module Applied Plant Physiology-Stresses students must have received theoretical and practical training in specific subjects of plant physiology and stress physiology. They should be able to: 1. Understand the role of dormancy in controlling seed germination, determine the environmental impact on seed dormancy and the dormancy of vegetative reproductive organs. 2. To deepen in photon absorption and energy transfer in light-harvesting complexes in plants; compare the different metabolic strategies of CO2 absorption (CAM, C3, C4) and explain the mechanisms of transport of photosynthetic products to reproductive organs but also the impact of different environmental conditions. 3. Understand the role of biotic and abiotic stresses on plant growth and reproduction and be able to explain the underlying mechanisms for their response. 4. Be able to recognize the effects of biotic and abiotic stresses on the structure and function of plant organisms, with an emphasis on cultivated species, and on the mechanisms by which plants withstand adverse conditions. 5. Know the secondary metabolites, the molecules that play an important role in the treatment of biotic stresses, and understand their role in pre-existing and induced defense. 6. Be able to understand the consequences of the coexistence of more than one stress on the structure and function of plant species and their respective reactions. 7. Organize and conduct experiments on applied plant physiology-stresses and be able to understand and explain the results of the above experiments. 8. Work as part of a team and apply collaborative skills to solve problems or complete laboratory or field work exercises. Organise and interpret data collected from lab-based experiments or field work and communicate these findings in a written form or verbal interview. Critically appraise and interpret data in the published literature related to particular aspects of the study unit. 9. Students will develop laboratory skills in the measurement of plant parameters and the impact of environmental stresses. They will also learn to apply the knowledge using scientific instruments such as portable photosynthesis meter, leaf area meter, SPAD chlorophyll meter, chlorophyll fluorescence meter, LAI leaf area meter etc. |
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General Competences |
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- have the basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the cognitive field of agronomics and the process of crop production - be able to creatively implement the scientific knowledge and the contemporary technologies related to all sorts of crop farming as well as the production and trading of reproductive material for crops - have gained the necessary competencies to proceed to their second cycle study - be able to properly apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the study period Also Adapting to new situations, Decision-making , Working independently , Team work, Working in an international environment , Working in an interdisciplinary environment , Production of new research ideas, Respect for the natural environment, Production of free, creative and inductive thinking |
3. SYLLABUS
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• Advanced elements of water relations, respiration and photosynthesis, light reactions, dark reactions, C3, C4 and CAM photosynthetic cycles, photorespiration, factors affecting photosynthesis, mechanisms of transport of photosynthetic products to reproductive organs. • Dormancy of seeds and reproductive organs and environmental impact. • Abiotic (non-anthropogenic) stresses (Water stress, Salinity, Extreme temperatures, Radiation, Oxygen deficiency, Mechanical stress, Oxidative stress) • Abiotic (anthropogenic) stresses (Heavy metals, Air pollution) • Biotic stress factors - Plant defense against biotic stress factors – secondary metabolites • Interactions between stresses in natural ecosystems and in crops |
4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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DELIVERY |
Face to face (Lectures and Laboratory) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
Use of information and communication technology supporting the learning procedure through the electronic educational platform e-class in the theoretical, laboratory education and communication with the students. Also distance learning with the use of the Zoom platform and use of Moodle. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
1. Official written final theory exam (50%) in the end of the semester The written theory examination includes: - Multiple choice questions - Questions of short answer - Compared evaluation of theoretical issues 2. Laboratory essays (25%) The lab essays are comprised of team work in writing small scientific papers on the topic of each practical which are submitted by the students electronically through the e-class platform within a week time for assessment and feedback by the professor. 3. Final written lab examination (25%) The final written lab exam includes: - Multiple choice questions - Questions of short answer - Comparative evaluation of laboratory issues The student assessment criteria for the module are described in the module syllabus which is given by the professor in the start of the semester to the students and it can also be found in electronic form in the educational platform e-class. |
5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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• Plant Stress Physiology (2012), 3rd edition, Κarabourniotis G., Liakopoulos G. and Nikolopoulos D., Publications Embryo, Athens, Greece [ISBN: 978-960-8002-63-0] • Physiology and Development of Plants (2017), 2nd Greek edition -6th English edition, Taiz L. Zeiger E., Moller I.M. and Murphy A., UTOPIA Publications, Athens, Greece [ISBN: 978-618-5173-16-6] • Plant Physiology (6th Editon) by Taiz and Seiger webpage (http://6e.plantphys.net) • Plant Physiology, from molecule to the environment (2003), 1st Edition, Roubelaki-Aggelaki, P.E.K. Iraklio, Greece [ISBN: 960-524-168-4] • Biology of Plants (2014), 1st Greek edition, 8th English edition, Raven P., Evert R. and Eichhorn S., WH.H. Freeman, Worth Publishers, New York, USA. [ISBN: 978-618-80647-4-4] • Biology of Plants (8th Edition) by Raven, Evert and Eichhorn webpage (http://bcs.whfreeman.com/raven8e/) • http://www.opencourses.gr/opencourse.xhtml;jsessionid=A12FBEB7E1A91F1B8125F82512AB84E0?id=14263&ln=el |
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-Related academic journals: |
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• Plant Physiology, American Society of Plant Biologists (http://www.plantphysiol.org/) • Journal of Plant Physiology, Elsevier Publishers (http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-plant-physiology/) • Journal of Stress-Physiology and Biochemistry (http://www.jspb.ru/) • Journal of Plant Stress Physiology (https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/jpsp) • International Journal of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Academic Journals (http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJPPB) |