Course: Molekulare Pflanzenernährung (3302-481)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Uwe Ludewig (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

lecture with seminar

In-Class Hours Per Week:

4

Contents:

The basics of molecular plant nutrition are discussed and deepened. This involves the uptake of macro-and microelements from the soil, their distribution in the plant and the adaptation strategies of the plant in order to avoid shortages and toxic concentrations. In addition to the transportation systems, the associated metabolic processes are discussed. The aim of the course is to convey the importance of individual nutrients for the plant, the levels of regulation and obvious similarities and differences. Similarly, experimental approaches are discussed to the importance of individual genes for nutrient uptake and sensing is demonstrated. The course covers in detail the abbreviated chemical symbols nutrients N, P, S, Ca, B, Si, Fe, Al. In an accompanying seminar recent work in molecular plant nutrition is discussed.

Literature:

Taiz, L., Zeiger, E.: Pflanzenphysiologie, Sinauer, Sunderland, Mass.
Buchanan BB, Gruissem W, Jones RL 2000. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants. Amer. Soc. Plant Biol. Rockville, Maryland
Marschner's Mineral Nutrition of Higher Plants (2011, Academic Press) and current original literature

Location:

Hohenheim

Module:

• 3302-430 Molecular Plant Nutrition (compulsory)
• 3302-480 Molecular Plant Nutrition (compulsory)