Pre-requisite: 62212
Pre-requisite: 62220
This unit introduces students with a background in plant biology to major areas of current research in plant physiology. Lecture Topics include: Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology, Photosynthesis, Effects of light on plant development and Nitrogen metabolism. The importance of cell signalling mechanisms in response to environmental cues and the regulation of gene expression is emphasised. In the laboratory students gain practical experience in the application of tissue culture techniques to plant research.