BOTANY M - Z

The main objective of the course is to provide a clear and structured view of plant diversity, and methods used in the recognition of taxa of different taxonomic ranks.

Botany: An Introduction, The Molecular Composition of Plant Cells, The Plant Cell and the Cell Cycle, Photosynthesis, Plant structure: root, stem and leaves, The Process of Evolution, Systematics: The Science of Biological Diversity, Prokaryotes, Protists: Algae and Heterotrophic Protists, Bryophytes, Seedless Vascular Plants (Pteridophytes), Gymnosperms, Introduction to the Angiosperms, Evolution of the Angiosperms, Fungi.

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.

Lessons; Laboratories; practical experience in the field.

1. Ray F Evert & Susan E Eichhorn 2013. Biologia delle piante di Raven. Zanichelli
2. Gabriella Pasqua, Giovanna Abbate, Cinzia Forni 2019. Botanica Generale e Diversità Vegetale. Piccin.
3. Mauseth JD 2019. Botanica. Fondamenti di biologia delle piante. Idelson-Gnocchi