English title:
Physiology of crop nutrition - laboratory exercises
Course ID:
951310
ECTS credits:
3,0
Title in native language:
Physiology of crop nutrition - laboratory exercises (in Eng.)
Physiology of crop nutrition - laboratory exercises (in Eng.)
Term Semester:
Spring/Summer
Instruction language(s):
English
Course content:
• Simple and efficient methods for seed germination
• Evaluating genotypic variation in root traits using the pouch system
• Analysing root morphological and architectural traits using digital imaging and WinRhizo software
• Hydroponic system for evaluating nutrient deficiency symptoms
• Plant tissue analysis of macro- and micronutrients using atomic adsorption spectrometry (AAS), spectrophotometry & Inductively-Coupled Plasma (ICP) methods
• Carbon, Nitrogen & Sulphur analysis of plant tissues using the combustion method on the CNS - Analyzer
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• Evaluating genotypic variation in root traits using the pouch system
• Analysing root morphological and architectural traits using digital imaging and WinRhizo software
• Hydroponic system for evaluating nutrient deficiency symptoms
• Plant tissue analysis of macro- and micronutrients using atomic adsorption spectrometry (AAS), spectrophotometry & Inductively-Coupled Plasma (ICP) methods
• Carbon, Nitrogen & Sulphur analysis of plant tissues using the combustion method on the CNS - Analyzer
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Expected previous knowledge:
It is expected that the students have visited the lecture "Crop Nutritional Physiology - 951333" and are familiar with the principals of plant nutrition including topics such as nutrient and water acquisition by plants, nutrient transport in plants, functions of mineral nutrients, and interactions between root system traits and acquisition of soil resources.<br>.
Learning outcomes:
Completion of this practical course on crop nutritional physiology will make the students familiar with methodologies and techniques for investigating responses of crop plants to mineral nutrients.
Students will
• describe the suitable methods for seed germination, plant tissue nutrient analysis, and screening of root traits;
• list the steps to be taken into account when conducting hydroponic experiments;
• identify deficiency symptoms associated with individual macro- and micronutrients;
• explain the physiological mechanisms underlying crop plant responses to nutrient deficiencies;
• apply technical skills in crop nutritional physiology to identify and interpret mineral nutrient deficiencies.
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Students will
• describe the suitable methods for seed germination, plant tissue nutrient analysis, and screening of root traits;
• list the steps to be taken into account when conducting hydroponic experiments;
• identify deficiency symptoms associated with individual macro- and micronutrients;
• explain the physiological mechanisms underlying crop plant responses to nutrient deficiencies;
• apply technical skills in crop nutritional physiology to identify and interpret mineral nutrient deficiencies.
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Exam method:
Written exam
Organisation: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
Country:
Austria
Acronym:
BOKU
ERASMUS+ code:
A WIEN03
Teaching period summer semester:
22. Feb 2021 - 30. Sep 2021
Teaching period winter semester:
13. Oct 2020 - 21. Feb 2021
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