Learning outcomes

- Cross-cutting approach to the subject

- Master the vocabulary related to the subject

- Master multidisciplinary approaches

Goals

Comprehensive understanding of the physiology of higher plants

Content

The course is built on the fluxes within the plant.

The chapter on photosynthesis discusses the fluxes of energy and reducing power necessary for carbon assimilation, but also for the photoassimilation of nitrogen or sulphur derivatives.

The chapter on water and ion fluxes at the cellular and systemic level highlights the perpetual search for a compromise between assimilating CO2 via photosynthesis and water loss through evapotranspiration by regulating stomatal conductance.

Finally, the chapters on photo-perception and phytohormones reveal some physiological aspects of external and internal information fluxs affecting plant development.

Table of contents

- Photosynthesis: Light phase, dark phase and photo-assimilation
- Water fluxes: water and solute transoprt in the cell and in the plant, translocation in the phloem and stomatal physiology
- Ion fluxes: ions in the soil, ion entry into the root and salt stress
- Photo-perception: phytochromes, cryptochromes and phototropins
 

Exercices

The practical work consist in the viewing of videos available on webcampus.

Assessment method

Plan A face-to-face: written assessment

Plan B distance learning: Written evaluation with the webcampus TEST tool

Theory counts for 18/20; practical work for 2/20.

 

Sources, references and any support material

• Plant Physiology and Development (6th edition, 2015), L Taiz, E Zeiger, IM Moller and A Murphy. Sinauer Associates, Inc.

• Plant biology. Nutrition and metabolism (2009), JF Morot-Gaudry. Dunod

Language of instruction

Français
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Biology Standard 0 4
Bachelor in Biology Standard 2 4