BI1339, Experimental approaches in plant growth analysis and phenotyping, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN - S, 2018-11-15
Valid from : Autumn semester 2019 (2019-09-02)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Agricultural Science, Biology

Grading Scale

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.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

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.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

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)

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Crop Production Ecology

Supplementary information

Module set

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

Other 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.