PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS

Course Description

Plant growth substances are quite important in development and growth processes of plants. Conventional plant hormones (phytohormones); auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, abscissic acit and ethylene are discussed in detail in this particular course. Maentime, recently accepted hormones which are known as new generation hormones as brassinostereods, jasminic acid, salicylic acid and the orhers are also discussed. Synthetic plant growth substances which are not natural hormones are also part of this course. The effects of these synthetic ones are discussed in respect to environmental concerns well as human health. Important physiological processes including germination, rooting, enlargement of fruits, fruit thinning, fruit drop, coloring, earliness, rest and dormancy, senescence, abscission, height control are discussed. Practical works with students are also included.

PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 After completing this course the students will be able to;
2. 02 1. explain (3) general theories and concepts
3. 03 2. describe (3) plant growth regulators
4. 04 3. summarize (4) functions of plant growth subtances
5. 05 4.relate (4) the relationship between plant growth substances and different physiological processes
6. 06 SOLO AVERAGE: 3.50

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Arteca, R. N. 1996. Plant Growth Subtances; Principles and Applications, Chapman and Hall, New York, 329 p.
2. 02 Davies, P.J. 2010,, Plant Hormones; Biosynthesis, Signal Transduction, Action, Springer; 3rd edition, ISBN-10: 1402026846 , 802 p.
3. 03 Notes prepared by using different sources and transferred to electronic media, enriched with photos

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. explain (3) general theories and concepts SOLO 3
2. L01 2. describe (3) plant growth regulators SOLO 3
3. L01 3. summarize (4) functions of plant growth subtances SOLO 4
4. L01 5. explain (3) determination methods of plant growth subtances SOLO 3
5. L01 4.relate (4) the relationship between plant growth substances and different physiological processes SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. PCST PÇ1: Develop and deepen knowledge acquired in plant science and technologies based on undergraduate level competencies.
2. PCST PÇ2: Understand the interaction between plant science and technologies field and related disciplines.
3. PCST PÇ3: Combine and interpret the theoretical and practical knowledge related to horticultural plants with the knowledge, data and findings obtained from different disciplines, to be able to create new knowledge and theories by synthesizing them by using the theoretical and practical knowledge related to horticultural plants in the field of expertise and supporting the current developments with quantitative and qualitative.
4. PCST PÇ4: Solve problems by using research methods and solving cause and effect relationships.
5. PCST PÇ5: Conduct a study requiring expertise on plant science and technologies independently.
6. PCST PÇ6: Develop an analytical approach for solving unpredictable complex problems encountered in applications of plant science and technologies, to design the research process, to produce solutions by taking responsibility and to evaluate and defend the results obtained.
7. PCST PÇ7: Lead the plant science and technologies in an environment that requires solving problems.
8. PCST PÇ8: Access to resources related to plat science and technologies, benefiting from these resources and self-renewal.
9. PCST PÇ9: Transfer his / her studies, developments in his / her field of expertise and research results using oral, written and visual tools.
10. PCST PÇ10: Use advanced computer software and information and communication technologies as necessary in relation to plant science and technologies.
11. PCST PÇ11: Collect data with scientific methods for solving problems related to plant science and technologies, to be able to control and interpret the collected data by taking into consideration the social, scientific and ethical values.
12. PCST PÇ12: Utilize and explain integrated knowledge in plant science and technologies in interdisciplinary studies, communicate it effectively, and critically evaluate the conclusions drawn.

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