Plant anatomy and histology 1400-225AR
Lecture:
1.Introduction to plant anatomy, methods of plant structures classification, scientific nomenclature used in plant anatomy
2.Primary and secondary cell walls structure, chemical and biomechanical features of different cell wall types
3.Symplast and apoplast – two structural domains and transport pathways in plant, structure of the cells specialized for symplast –apoplast exchange
4.Structure and functional significance of tissues systems in plant: protective, supportive, photosynthetic, storage and transporting
5.Primary and secondary meristems
6.Primary structure of plant vegetative organs with emphasis on stem mechanical strength
7.Typical and abnormal secondary growth of roots and stems.
8.Structural adaptations to environmental conditions
Laboratory:
Practical course illustrates particular issues of the lectures. Lab periods consist of examination of plant specimens with the light microscope and recording observations as labeled drawings. Lab activities include also training in: sectioning and cytochemical staining of plant material, microphotography and digital image capture.
Type of course
Mode
Requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
After completing this course students should have detailed knowledge on the structure of plants. On the ground of this knowledge students should be able to:
understand the hierarchy of plant structure;
recognize the relationships between structure and function in plant cells, tissues and organs;
compare structural differences among different taxa of vascular plants;
understand the relationships between primary and secondary growth;
make connections between plant anatomy and the other disciplines of botany including plant physiology, taxonomy and ecology.
Having completed the course sudents:
ABILITIES
choose and employ research techniques suitable for plant cytology and histology;
are able to plan easy experiment with the usage of known methods and interpret the results;
know how to read and understand scientific papers;
SOCIAL AWARNESS
understand the need for learning and extending the interest in plant biology;
bring up to date their knowledge;
are responsible for the risks associated with the research techniques and used for ensuring safe working condition.
Assessment criteria
The lab exam in a written form.
The final exam consisting of a combination of single-choice and short-answer questions.
Bibliography
Textbooks recommended:
Hejnowicz Z. Anatomia i histogeneza roślin naczyniowych. Wyd. Naukowe PWN, 2002
Mauseth J.D. Plant anatomy. B. Cummings Publishing Company, 1988.
Esau K. Anatomia roślin. PWRiL, 1973.
Podbielkowski Z., Podbielkowska M., Przystosowania roślin do środowiska. WSiP, 1992.
Romberger J.A., Hejnowicz Z., Hill J.F., Plant structure: function and development, Springer Verlag, 1998.
Niklas K.J. Plant biomechanics, an engineering approach to plant form and function. Univ. Chicago Press, 1992.
Wojtaszek P. i in. Biologia komórki roślinnej. PWN, 2007.
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