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Plant Response to Stress (PRESS)
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:20
Abstract
The interdisciplinary oline course "Plant Responses to Stress" (PRESS) allows students to become familiar with the basics of research in plant sciences , from the molecular to the ecosystem level.
Objective
The course aims to provide an understanding of the complex responses of plants to stress situations from the molecular to the ecosystem level. It has been developed by a team of experts with backgrounds as diverse as biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, ecology, agronomy, physiology, phytomedicine and systematics, and it aspires to integrate these disciplines.
Content
This interdisciplinary online course, organized by scientists of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center, provides an overview over plant responses to stress. It consists of nine lessons for self-study and contains several interactive elements that enable students to design field experiments virtually and to use them to address various research problems.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Extensive online information is provided to course participants.
Literature
References are provided in the online material.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Plant Response to Stress (PRESS)
Online course
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
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Biology (Weitere Lehrveranstaltungen nach freier Wahl in Absprache mit dem Fachberater)
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