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300182 VO Ecology and diversity of secondary plant metabolites (2025S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
We 05.03. 15:00-16:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

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Language: German

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    • Wednesday 19.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
    • Wednesday 26.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
    • Wednesday 02.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
    • Wednesday 09.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
    • Wednesday 30.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
    • Wednesday 07.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    Aim of the course is to demonstrate the relationship between biosynthesis and expression of specialized ("secondary") plant metabolites in an ecological context. Structural features are presented shortly, and functional aspects are addressed. Selected case studies highlight biotic and abiotic interactions, complemented by examples of current research.

    Students are able to address important compound classes of secondary metabolites and their representatives that are essential for survival of plants in their enviroment.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    Written exam

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    Positive credit with more than 50% of possible maximum points. There are 6 questions, each equalling 6 points. Credit: 0-18= 5; 18,5-22,5=4; 23-27=3; 27,5-31,5=2; 32-36=1

    Examination topics

    Basic knowledge of major biosynthetic routes of special plant metabolism; ecological significance of major compound classes and their representatives.

    Reading list

    Lecture slides and supporting literature in Moodle

    Association in the course directory

    M-WZB, MBO 7, MMEI III, MEC-9, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04, UF BU 10, B-WZB

    Last modified: Fr 10.01.2025 14:26