Plant Ecophysiology

Catalog description

A survey of the complexity of plant physiological and structural adaptations that relate to their ecological performance. The class is structured to combine lectures, discussions and a hands-on lab approach to exploring the physiological and anatomical adaptations of plants to their environments. Labs will introduce students to state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology which are used to 1) assess biotic and abiotic factors affecting plants and 2) use instrumentation to quantify plant physiological responses to their environment. Students work in groups and actively use knowledge and skill taught in lecture and labs to perform student led ecophysiological experiments.