AGRON 537 - Plant Stress Biology.

Institution:

Iowa State University

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Description:

(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2009. Prereq : Biol 330A or euqivalent and BBMB 404-405. Physiology and molecular biology of plant responses to environmental stress. Emphasis on the role of hormones and hormone interactions in governing stress reponses. Lectures are prepared from journal papers that elucidate key mechanisms controlling reponses to drought, fl ooding, salt, nutrient defi ciencies, freezing, pathogens and herbivores. Plants studied include genetic model systems and crops of horticultural and agronomic value.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iastate.edu

Phone Number:

(515) 294-5836

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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