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Dendrology III

Dendrologie III

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Gregor Aas, Prof. em. Dr. Ottmar Holdenrieder
VVZ CR n/a

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Objective

Presentation of the state of the art in dendrology and expansion of knowledge of woody plants. Demonstration of interfaces with other disciplines, in particular ecophysiology, genetics, forest ecology and conservation.

Content

Diversity in woody plants and its evolution, differentiation between problematic taxa, identification methods, floral and dispersal biology. Morphology, biology and biogeography of selected species groups (e.g. Abies, Eucalyptus, Pinus, Quercus, Salix, Rosaceae, Taxodiaceae, monocotyledonous and invasive woody plants).

Resources

Lecture Notes

"Dendrology III"

Literature

- Bartels, H., 1993: Gehölzkunde. Stuttgart: Ulmer-Verlag (UTB). - Fitschen, J.: Gehölzflora (latest edition). Heidelberg: Quelle & Meyer or - Roloff, A., Bärtels, A., 1996: Gehölze. Suttgart: Ulmer.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Dendrologie III
Mo 4-malDi 7-mal
  • Mon 08:15-12:00 (HG E 32)
  • Tue 13:15-15:00 (HG F 39)
2 h weekly

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