京都大学 京都大学

Introduction to Plant Physiology-E2

Numbering Code U-LAS14 20065 LE68 Year/Term 2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits 2 Course Type Lecture
Target Year Mainly 1st & 2nd year students Target Student For all majors
Language English Day/Period Mon.2
Instructor name Daniel Epron (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course Land plants adapt to the environment and at the same time have developed distinctive structures and functions that have great influence on the environment as well. In this lecture we outline the physiological, morphological and anatomical characteristics that are the basis of the growth and survival of plants. We will discuss how these attributes are integrated and coordinated at the whole plant level to better understand the ecology of species both in their natural range and when used in agriculture and forestry. This course broadly introduces the physiological functions of plants in an ecological perspective.
Course Goals Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand the physiological processes underlying plant growth and development, how environmental factors influence these processes, and how knowledge of plant physiology is useful for crop, grassland and forest management.
Schedule and Contents Course schedule:
1. Introduction to plant physiology in an ecological perspective
2. Leaf photosynthesis: adaptation to sun and shade
3. Carbon assimilation and temperature
4. C3 and C4 plants in an evolutionary perspective
5. Respiration and carbon use efficiency
6. Effects of environmental factors on plant respiration
7. Growth and allocation
8. Storage of carbohydrates
9. Long distance transport of carbohydrates
10. Mineral uptake and translocation
11. Nutrient productivity and nutrient use efficiency
12. Water in cells, plants and soils
13. Water transport in plants
14. Control of plant water loss
15. End of Term Exam
16. Feedback
Evaluation Methods and Policy Grading: Quizzes or questions based on previous class contents (after each class on PandA, 50%), end of term exam (50%).
In no case will English language proficiency be a criterion for evaluating students. Tests and exams are designed to allow short answers.
Class attendance is expected: students who are absent more than three times without sound reasons (documented unavoidable absence) will not be credited.
Course Requirements Beneficial but not mandatory: basic knowledges in biology (high school)
Study outside of Class (preparation and review) Students are expected to review the course content of previous classes and to read the materials distributed before each class (about two hours between two classes).
Textbooks Textbooks/References Lecture notes and slides will be provided before each class (uploaded on PandA).
References, etc. Physiological Plant Ecology, W Larcher, (Springer), ISBN:ISBN 978-3-540-43516-7, Recommended books and website to deepen the course content (not mandatory)
Plant Physiological Ecology, H Lambers, FS Chapin, TL Pons, (Springer), ISBN:ISBN 978-0-387-78340-6, Recommended books and website to deepen the course content (not mandatory)
Plants in Action: a resource for teachers and students of plant science, R Munns, S Schmidt, C Beveridge, (http://plantsinaction.science.uq.edu.au/), Recommended books and website to deepen the course content (not mandatory)
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