BIOL 6700 - Plant Interaction with Environment

3 hours

Covers the impact of a variety of environmental factors (e.g., seasons, light, temperature, water availability, pathogens, insects, etc.) on plant growth, development and reproduction, and the mechanism that plants utilize to adjust to stressful conditions. Emphasis on the molecular, biochemical and physiological aspects of plant response to the environment.

Prerequisite(s): A course in plant biology and a course in biochemistry/molecular biology or equivalent.