The course focuses on the major aspects of the basic physiological functions and the factors in relation to plant growth and development. The aim is to give a background in plant biology to students, for them to gain a deeper understanding of processes that are important for agriculture, horticulture and industry. And this class will provide the tools required to further study plant biology. The plant hormones will be presented in detail, as well as how plant respond to changes in their environment, for instance to light, or to stress.

To acquaint students with understanding of fundamentals of plant physiology as well as the application in crop cultivation.

Students with background in botany, plant biology or nutrition.

Botany: An introduction to Plant Biology 6th edition. Mauseth J. D., 2016 Material from the American Society of Plant Biologists: http://www.plantcell.org/content/teaching-tools-plant-biology