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Syllabus

BI1339 Experimental approaches in plant growth analysis and phenotyping, 15.0 Credits

Experimental approaches in plant growth analysis and phenotyping

Subjects

Agricultural Science Biology Biology Agricultural science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Project work	7.5	0101
Written exam	7.5	0102
Do not use	7.5	0103

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits at basic level, including

90 ECTS biology or

30 ECTS biology + 60 ECTS forestry incl. 15 ECTS chemistry or

30 ECTS biology + 60 ECTS horticulture incl. 15 ECTS chemistry

30 ECTS biology + 60 ECTS agricult. science incl. 15 ECTS chemistry

and

English 6

Objectives

The aim of the course is to provide an in-depth overview of the basic methods for measuring and assessing growth and physiology of plants, applying some of these methods in a practical project work, and give an overview of quantitative methods for the measurement of structural and functional plant properties (so called phenotyping) in modern phenotyping facilities.

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

• describe the basic methods for measuring and assessing the growth of plants

• independently implement simple methods for plant growth analysis

• independently plan, implement and assess scientific experiments focusing on the growth of plants in relation to the surrounding environment (plant-environment and plant-plant interaction)

• describe the basic principles of growth modeling of plants

• evaluate different quantitative methods for measuring structural and functional plant properties in modern phenotyping facilities

Content

•Lectures

Seminars (obligatory)

Projekt work (obligatory)

Exercises (obligatory)

Own studies

Examination and evaluation

•The course deals with the basic methods for measuring and assessing growth and physiology of plants in relation to the surrounding environment (plant-environment and plant-plant interaction), training the students’ ability to apply some of these methods in practical project work, provide a basic understanding of plant growth modeling, and an overview of automated methods to rapidly measure structural and functional plant properties (so called phenotyping) in modern plant phenotyping facilities.

Topics covered by this course are:

• Growth analysis and functional physiology of agricultural and forest plants

• Plant-environment and plant-plant interaction

• Experimental design and basic statistics for the analysis of scientific results

• Growth modeling of plants

• Modern phenotyping methods for plants, i.e. technical solutions for rapid and automated quantification of structural and functional plant properties in large quantities of plant individuals.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written or oral examinations, active participation in compulsory seminars and exercises, oral and written reporting of project work.

The course contains mandatory elements (seminars, exercises, project work)

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course is given in the Faculty-General Master’s Program in Plant Biology for Sustainable Production. The course consists of a theory part (7.5 credits) and a project part (7.5 credits), but both parts run over the entire course period. The theory part consists of lectures and seminars that will be offered only online (via zoom), which makes it possible to study this part remotely. All practical elements of the project work will take place on site at SLU Ultuna campus.

Responsible department

Department of Crop Production Ecology