Key words
Objectives
Study of plants
This course is an introduction in plant physiology, and aims at gaining an insight into the functioning of higher plants; as well on the cellular level as in the environment. A good knowledge of the metabolic processes taking place in higher plants is essential to fully understand plant growth and development, plant breeding, pest and disease control.
Study of animals
Acquire a profound physiological knowledge of live-processes of the animal so that the student will be able to develop problem solving and scientiffically well-founded production technics in accordance with the consumer's demands.
Topics
Study of plants
The first chapter covers the mechanisms of CO2-assimilation in C3,C4 and CAM plants, and the environmental and physical factors affecting it. Chapter two treats the dissimulation or breakdown of assimilates, with special attention to the energetic aspects. Chapter three deals with the water balance in plants, as well on the cellular level as in the soil- plant- atmosphere continuum. Special attention is given to the factors affecting uptake and loss of water by plants. In chapter four, the main physiological functions and the uptake mechanisms of essential plant nutrients are discussed. Finally, chapter five deals with morphogenesis, more particularly with the natural and synthetic plant growth regulators. Their synthesis, transport mechanisms, functions and possible applications in agriculture and horticulture are discussed.
Study of animals
Histology, skeletal and muscular system, neural system
Anatomy and physiology of muscles, slaughter quality, meat quality
Function of the circulation system in relation to the feeding and health of the animal.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic plant- and animal science
Final Objectives
The student can translate physiological principles to crop husbandry measures.
Materials used
- teacher's course
Study costs
Cost: 22.5 EUR
study of plants : 5 euro
study of animals : 5 euro
company visits : 12,50 euro
Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment
Teaching Methods
- lectures - demonstrations
Assessment
- Scoring system:
oral examination - assignments
Lecturer(s)
Geert HAESAERT
Dirk FREMAUT
K. D'Hooghe, V. Derycke, S.Werbrouck and T. Ruyssen
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