Module: Molecular Plant Nutrition (3302-480)

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Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Uwe Ludewig (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

Relation to other Modules:

Physiologie und Biochemie (3302-470)

Prerequisites for Attendance:

-

Sprache:

German

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Module examination:

mündlich (70%) + Seminarleistung (30%)

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

The basics of molecular plant nutrition are deepened at the molecular level. Uptake of macro and micro elements from the soil, their distribution in the plant and the adaptation strategies of the plant to avoid deficiency and toxic concentrations are discussed. In addition to the transport 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, with which the significance of individual genes is demonstrated for nutrient uptake and sensing. The course covers in detail the following elements nutrients: N, P, S, Ca, B, Si, Fe, Al. In an accompanying seminar, current work in molecular plant nutrition is discussed.

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