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701-0034-03L 1.5 Credits
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Integrated Practical: Plant Physiology

Integriertes Praktikum Pflanzenphysiologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Nikolaus Amrhein, Prof. Dr. Marcel Bucher
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:02:16

Abstract

Basic experiments in plant biochemistry and physiology.

Objective

Providing practical experience in the common experimental methods of plant physiology and biochemistry. Exemplary demonstration of subjects presented in the lectures "General and Experimental Biology II" (551-0002-00) and "Biochemistry" (701-0255-00).

Content

Basics of functional anatomy of higher plants. Methodological foundation of physiological and biochemical experiments. Qualitative and quantitative determination of plant products. Biochemistry and physiology of photosynthesis. Water and solutes in plants. The regulation of growth and differentation of plants by internal and external factors. Use and mode of action of herbicides. Herbicide-resitant transgenic crop plants.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A collection of detailed course instructions will be provided.

Literature

German only.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Integriertes Praktikum Pflanzenphysiologie
Kurs von 3 Wochen, zwischen der 4. - 12. Semesterwoche Di LFW B3 und LFW C41
  • Tue 13:00-17:00
  • 19.04 Date 08:15-18:00 (LFW B 3)
3 h weekly

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