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Challenges in Plant Sciences

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Alex Widmer, Prof. Dr. Samuel C. Zeeman, Prof. Dr. Julia Vorholt-Zambelli, Dr. Melanie Paschke, Prof. Dr. Johan Six, Dr. Antia Rodriguez-Villalon, Dr. Christian Schöb
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Alex Widmer, Prof. Dr. Julia Vorholt-Zambelli, Dr. Melanie Paschke, Prof. Dr. Johan Six, Dr. Antia Rodriguez-Villalon, Dr. Christian Schöb
Number of participants limited to 40.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:26

Abstract

The colloquium introduces students to the disciplines in plant sciences and provides integrated knowledge from the molecular level to ecosystems and from basic research to applications, making use of the synergies between the different research groups of the PSC. The colloquium offers a unique chance to approach interdisciplinary topics as a challenge in the field of plant sciences.

Objective

Major objectives of the colloquium are: introduction of graduate students and Master students to the broad field of plant sciences promotion of an interdisciplinary and integrative teaching program promotion of active participation and independent work of students promotion of presentation and discussion skills increased interaction among students and professors

Content

Challenges in Plant Sciences will cover the following topics: Chemical communication among plants, insect and pathogens. Specificity in hormone signaling. Genetic networks. Plant-plant interactions. Resilience of tropical ecosystems. Regulatory factors controlling cell wall formation. Chlorophyll breakdown. Innate immunity. Disease resistance genes. Sustainable agroecosystems.

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
colloquium Challenges in Plant Sciences
**together with University of Zurich and University of Basel** Place: to be announced later Tuesday, 13 Oct. 2020, 14.15–17.45h. ETH Zurich, room will be announced later Tuesday, 10 Nov. 2020, tentative schedule: 09.15–16:15h. ETH Zurich, room will be announced later More information:
No time listed 2 h weekly

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