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551-0205-00L 2 Credits DR D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-ARCH , D-CHAB
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Challenges in Plant Sciences

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Silvia Dorn, Prof. em. Dr. Wilhelm Gruissem, Prof. Dr. Andrew Hector, Prof. Dr. Samuel C. Zeeman, Prof. Dr. Jaboury Ghazoul, Prof. Dr. Thomas Boller, Prof. Dr. Christian Körner, Prof. Dr. Ueli Grossniklaus, Dr. Melanie Paschke, Dr. Laure Weisskopf, PD Dr. Reto Nyffeler
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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: Spatial patterns and coexistence of plant species Small RNAs Regulating Plant Development Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs) and Innate Immunity in Plants and Animals Molecular function and evolution of plant disease resistance genes Climate change and net carbon dioxide fluxes of terrestrial ecosystems Functioning and maintenance of biodiversity from population to community level Abiotic stress in plants Integrating molecular genetics, evolutionary genomics and ecology - examples in plant reproduction Hybridisation Plant invasions into mountainous regions

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
colloquium Challenges in Plant Sciences
Further information at
  • 23.09 Date 14:15-18:00 (HG G 60)
  • 27.10 Date 09:15-17:00 (HG G 60)
  • 28.10 Date 09:15-17:00 (HG G 60)
2 h weekly

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