Mineral Nutrition and Membrane Physiology

PLB 425

 

 

Dr. Stephen Ebbs

 

Course description: This course will explore the mechanistic and energetic basis of water relations and membrane transport in plants as well as historical and modern perspectives on plant mineral nutrition.  Laboratory exercises will emphasize contemporary methods in these areas, including measurement of plant water status, enzyme and transport kinetics, diagnosis and alleviation of plant mineral deficiencies, and the use of stable and radioisotopes.  This course is offered in the spring of even numbered years.

 

Full course information can be found on the syllabus for Spring 2008.

 

Course text: H. Marschner, Mineral Nutrition of Higher Plants, 2nd ed.

 

                                                                              

Supplementary reading material:  These recommended readings are intended to expand student understanding of some topics in the Marschner text.  This page will be updated occasionally so watch for changes.  Some readings may be covered on exams, but specific announcements will be made if they are. Click here to go to the supplementary reading page.

 

Primary literature analysis:  Every two weeks, students are required to submit two literature summaries from each of the sets of papers below.  Each set corresponds to a segment of the lecture topics.  Due dates are indicated in the syllabus.  Information describing this assignment can be found on this handout.  Click here to go to the page listing the papers to select from. 

 

 

Radioisotope Training:  The radioisotope training course offered by the SIUC Center for Environmental Health and Safety is optional, but recommended for those who expect to conduct future research in plant physiology or molecular biology.  Information on the training modules can be accessed here. 

 

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Last updated: 21-Jan-08 / sde