Plant Molecular Biology

ASAHINA, Masashi
  Elective  2 credits
【Biosciences・2nd semester】
19-1-0420-2639

1.
Outline
This class will provide several topics on plant molecular biology, including seed germination and vegetative growth; flower development and reproductive growth; responses to environmental factors; current topics of biotechnology and plant molecular biology.
2.
Objectives
This class aims to provide an understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in growth regulation and responses to environmental factors in plants, including plant evolution and structure; plant growth and development; flowering and flower development; responses to environmental factors; plant biotechnology such
as GMO.

3.
Grading Policy
Progress report and Take-home Examination (20%), Practical Test (80%)
4.
Textbook and Reference
A Handout and resources will be provided throughout the course.
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
Read materials and references before and after the class.
The Handout and the Slides will be copied to LMS.
6.
Note
To Be Announced.
7.
Schedule
1. Life cycle of plant
2. Gene expression and regulation
3. Development and morphogenesis of root
4. Development and morphogenesis of leaf
5. Seed germination and dormancy
6. Cross talk of phytohormone
7. Vegetative growth
8. Reproductive growth
9. Flowering and pollen tube guidance
10. Embryogenesis
11. Environmental response; light
12. Environmental response; gravity
13. Environmental response; low humidity and temperature
14. Photorespiration
15. Current topics in plant biology
1.
Outline
This class will provide several topics on plant molecular biology, including seed germination and vegetative growth; flower development and reproductive growth; responses to environmental factors; current topics of biotechnology and plant molecular biology.
2.
Objectives
This class aims to provide an understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in growth regulation and responses to environmental factors in plants, including plant evolution and structure; plant growth and development; flowering and flower development; responses to environmental factors; plant biotechnology such
as GMO.

3.
Grading Policy
Progress report and Take-home Examination (20%), Practical Test (80%)
4.
Textbook and Reference
A Handout and resources will be provided throughout the course.
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
Read materials and references before and after the class.
The Handout and the Slides will be copied to LMS.
6.
Note
To Be Announced.
7.
Schedule
1. Life cycle of plant
2. Gene expression and regulation
3. Development and morphogenesis of root
4. Development and morphogenesis of leaf
5. Seed germination and dormancy
6. Cross talk of phytohormone
7. Vegetative growth
8. Reproductive growth
9. Flowering and pollen tube guidance
10. Embryogenesis
11. Environmental response; light
12. Environmental response; gravity
13. Environmental response; low humidity and temperature
14. Photorespiration
15. Current topics in plant biology