Crop Environmental Physiology
| Numbering Code | G-AGR01 6AA01 LJ78 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Wed.5 |
| Instructor name | TANAKA TOMOYUKI (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | The issues of crop production is discussed in reference to crop physiological functions and its response to environment. The model approach to understand crop production processes also will be discussed. | ||
| Course Goals | Understand the roles of various environmental factors and genes during the crop production process, and develop the ability to work independently on projects aimed at improving yield and crop quality. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
Crop production and temperature (2 sessions) These sessions will explain the temperature dependence of crop growth and a simple crop growth prediction model based on the temperature dependence. In addition, we will discuss the impact of low and high temperature stress on biomass production and yield formation, as well as the relationship between temperature and crop quality. Crop production and light (2 sessions) The sessions will discuss the impact of light quality, light intensity, and day length on crop growth and the relationship between photosynthesis and biomass production. Crop production and water (2 sessions) A discussion on the concept of water potential and water flow within crop plants will be followed by an explanation of water stress, which limits crop production, based on the relationship between the genetic characteristics of crops and environmental conditions (particularly atmospheric CO2 and temperature). Crop production and inorganic nutrients (6 sessions) The sessions will discuss inorganic nutrients in soil such as nitrogen and sulfur, along with the impact of atmospheric CO2 (carbon) on the production, yield and quality of biomass. In addition, we will describe respiration and material distribution, and discuss the feasibility of optimal management of crop production. Summary and future development (2 sessions) Feedback (1 session) |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation will be based on report assignments. | ||
| Course Requirements | Basic knowledge: crop science, plant ecology, plant physiology | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Materials to be previewed and reviewed will be instructed in class as needed. | ||
