PřF:Bi7040c Adv. Plant Physiology I. -pr.

Bi7040c Plant Physiology for advanced students I. - practical course

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2014

Extent and Intensity

0/6/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

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Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Syllabus

Methods for image processing Image analysis Thin layer chromatography of photosynthetic pigments and preparation of standards Measurement of root respiration by oxymetric method, analysis of respiratory pathways Isolation of leaf chloroplasts, tests of their activity Advanced methods in measurement of plant gas exchange Measurement of hydraulic resistance of xylem and the degree of xylem integration The effects of toxic compounds on the activity of Hill reaction in chloroplasts Effects of quantity and quality of light on the growth of plants in in vitro cultures Measurements of the rate of photosynthetic processes by oxymetry and fluorometry – comparison of methods Ascorbateperoxidase – determination of activity and the amount of protein Detection of stress due to exposure to toxic compounds using fluorometric methods

Teaching methods

Laboratory training with theoretical introduction.

Assessment methods

Personal attendance of the course. Complete and correct records of results from practical training.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.