Key words
Plant cell – plant tissues – stem -, leaf-, root- and flowering structure – pollination – photosynthesis – water balance – growth and development – growth hormones
Objectives
The course will give bachelor students a fundamental knowledge of :
- Cell structure, tissues and leaf-, root- and flowering structures of angiosperm plants;
- Pollination and fertilisation process of angiosperm plants;
- Diversity and organisation of the plant kingdom;
- Basic physiological processes of angiosperm plants
Topics
Part 1: Cytology
- Different cell organelles and bio membranes are described and the relationship is made with the physiological processes;
- The coordinating role of cell nucleolus and genetic material
- Cell wall: structure, biogenesis and expansion
Part 2: Histology
- Diversity at tissue level of higher plants;
- Relationship tissue and physiology or morphology
Part 3: Morphology and anatomy of angiosperm plants
- Structure of stem, root, leaf, flower, fruit and seed
Part 4: Pollination and fertilisation processes of angiosperm plants
- Diversity in pollination, double fertilisation process, formation of fruits and seeds
Part 5: Physiology
- Biomolecules and their role in plant physiological processes
- Photosynthesis: light- and carbon reactions; diversity in carbon reactions (C3, C4 and CAM plants, photorespiration;
- Respiration and ATP production;
- Water uptake and water balance of plants
- Uptake and physiological function of nutrients
- Morphogenesis of plants and the role of growth hormones
Part 6: Basic of botanical nomenclature
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge organic chemistry and biomolecules in general
Final Objectives
A good insight into the morphology, anatomy and physiology of angiosperm plants so that the knowledge obtained can be applied in plant production systems.
Knowledge of laboratorial techniques which make it possible to observe, identify and describe plant tissues and –structures. Identification of indigenous plants on an individual basis.
Materials used
Syllabus for courses and exercises
Study costs
Syllabus: 25 €
Material for exercises: 130 €
Study guidance
Permanent possibility for problem solving; Teaching staff (Prof. and assistants are available for coaching)
Teaching Methods
Theory: oral presentation
Practical exercises in lab in group or on individual basis
Herbarium
Assessment
Theory: written and oral examination
Exercises: permanent evaluation
Theory: ¾
Exercises: ¼
Lecturer(s)
Theory: G. Haesaert
Exercises: V. Derycke and B. Heremans
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