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521-306 "Plant Biochemistry: Molecular Mechanisms and Regulation" appears differently in several places - choose the one you want:
1. Biochemistry, Faculty of Science (v4, p172) : Next:521-307 | Prev:521-305
Credit points: 10.0
Coordinator: Dr K R Gayler and Dr B R Grant
Prerequisite: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 521-201 or Biological Chemistry 521-024
Contact: 26 lectures (two a week)
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
By the end of the program the student should have acquired:
- A detailed understanding of the molecular processes underlying the regulation of basic plant functions
- A detailed knowledge of photosynthesis, carbon partition and associated adaptive responses
- An understanding of the molecular basis of plant growth regulation
- An understanding of the mode of action of plant hormones and related herbicides
- An understanding of the molecular basis of plant responses to stress
- An overall appreciation of the way in which knowledge of regulatory mechanisms at the molecular level can be utilised in the improvement of crop production.
Content:
Introduction to the major plant-specific biochemical processes. Biochemistry, regulation and molecular structure of photosynthetic organelles and mechanisms and regulation of photosynthesis. Molecular structure of specialised plant membranes; structure and function of membrane-associated control and transport systems; signal transduction mechanisms including protein phosphorylation pathways; phytochromes and the blue light receptors. Mechanisms of action of hormones and related herbicides in plants. Mechanisms of plant stress response including interaction with plant pathogens.
Assessment:
A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination.
Prescribed texts:
1. Biochemistry, Faculty of Science (v4, p172) : Next:521-307 | Prev:521-305
2. Agriculture, Faculty of Agric, For & Hort (v4, p19) : Next:521-321 | Prev:521-305
Year 4 Agriculture.
Credit points: 8
Coordinator: Dr K R Gayler and Dr B R Grant
Prerequisite: 521-024 Biological Chemistry
Contact: 26 hours of lectures.
Timetable: First semester
See additional details under the Biochemistry subject above.
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2. Agriculture, Faculty of Agric, For & Hort (v4, p19) : Next:521-321 | Prev:521-305
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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