Plant Ecophysiology
Core principles & Practical applications
Course Overview
Plant ecophysiology is the study of a plant’s physiological response to its environment.
In contrast to seminars focused on readings and student-led discussions, this one hour seminar is meant to bring students up to speed as to how plant ecophysiological studies are conducted, assess the underlying assumptions based on classic theory, and teach students how to use common ecophysiological equipment in a classroom and hands-on setting.
While students anticipating plant measurements may be the especially interested, those looking to collaborate with plant physiologist would also gain to learn about the tools, techniques and limitations associated with this field. photo: All-star former-grad student Dr. Henry Adams
This graduate seminar will:
(1) revisit the core principles and underlying assumptions that plant ecophysiology is based upon,
(2) examine plant responses to a myriad of biotic (herbivory) and abiotic stresses (temperature, drought, light stress),
(3) familiarize students with ecophysiological tools available to assess those plant responses.
Upon completion of this seminar, students should be prepared to confidently outline and conduct ecophysiological experiments including running, troubleshooting, and maintaining commonly used equipment and interpreting measured response functions.
Plant ecophysiology is the study of a plant’s physiological response to its environment.
In contrast to seminars focused on readings and student-led discussions, this one hour seminar is meant to bring students up to speed as to how plant ecophysiological studies are conducted, assess the underlying assumptions based on classic theory, and teach students how to use common ecophysiological equipment in a classroom and hands-on setting.
While students anticipating plant measurements may be the especially interested, those looking to collaborate with plant physiologist would also gain to learn about the tools, techniques and limitations associated with this field. photo: All-star former-grad student Dr. Henry Adams
This graduate seminar will:
(1) revisit the core principles and underlying assumptions that plant ecophysiology is based upon,
(2) examine plant responses to a myriad of biotic (herbivory) and abiotic stresses (temperature, drought, light stress),
(3) familiarize students with ecophysiological tools available to assess those plant responses.
Upon completion of this seminar, students should be prepared to confidently outline and conduct ecophysiological experiments including running, troubleshooting, and maintaining commonly used equipment and interpreting measured response functions.
