Environmental Plant Physiology

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours

One of

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This subject deals with how plants function in relation to changing physical environments and is designed for students interested in plant biology and physiology, including those seeking majors in plant science, agricultural science, landscape management, and environmental science. The practical work includes a six-week research project on topics selected by students and run in small groups of 2-3.

Topics to be covered will include:

• coping with environmental extremes and stress;
• water use and drought tolerance;
• plant defence and plant-animal interactions;
• nutrient cycling and nutrient-use efficiency;
• hyperaccumulation of toxic metals and phytoremediation.

Upon completion of this subject, students should have a knowledge of:

• plant function and performance in relation to the environment;

• plant responses to various biotic and abiotic factors; and

• the role of plants in global nutrient and carbon cycling.

Laboratory test during the semester (10%); practical reports totalling up to 2000 words due during the semester (30%); a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (60%).

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This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.

Previously known as 606-304 Environmental Plant Physiology (prior to 2010)

Previously known as BOTA30003 (606-304) Functional Plant Biology (prior to 2011)