Course Code : ABF 211

Course Title : Plant Physiology

Weekly lecture and application hours of the course: 2 – 2

Course Description:The course covers the function of cellular organelles, photosynthesis, respiration, phloem translocation, nitrogen metabolism, water relations, inorganic nutrition, plant growth and development, phytohormones, plant stress physiology, introduction to plant molecular physiology. The course includes lectures and laboratory exercises.

Textbooks and supplementary books:

  1. Physiology by Lincoln Taiz ISBN-10: 0878938664 ISBN-13: 978-0878938667

  2. Introduction to Plant Physiology SECOND EDITION by Hopkins, William G. ISBN 10: 0471192813 / ISBN 13: 9780471192817

Course Evaluation:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory