| Course Name |
(中) 植物生長調節劑與生物刺激素(2119) |
| (Eng.) Plant Growth Regulators and Biostimulants |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Horticulture |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
2 |
Teacher |
Syuan-You Lin |
| Department |
Department of Horticulture/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2024-FALL |
| Course Description |
This EMI course will provide an in-depth exploration of plant growth regulators (PGR) and biostimulants, focusing on their research and agricultural applications. The course will emphasize practical aspects rooted in a comprehensive understanding of plant physiology and molecular biology. Additionally, we will examine the production, marketing, and current trends in research and development within the PGR and biostimulant industries. By the end of the course, students will have gained valuable insights into the practical utilization of PGR and biostimulants in agriculture, as well as a broader understanding of the associated industries. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
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| Course Objectives |
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Upon completion of this course, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
1.Recognize and classify the key types of plant growth regulators (PGRs) and biostimulants that are widely employed in agricultural practices
2.Explain the various modes of action by which PGRs and biostimulants exert their effects on plants, considering their physiological and molecular mechanisms
3.Comprehend the factors that influence plant responses to PGRs and biostimulants, including environmental factors, plant species, and developmental stages
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| 1.To develop the skills in understanding natural and biological science |
| 3.To understand horticultural industry, cultivation technologies, and their environmental, social and global impacts and to develop the skills and habit of ongoing self-learning |
| 4.To develop global perspectives in horticulture |
| 5.To understand the profession's ethical standards and social responsibilities |
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| topic Discussion/Production |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
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| Quiz |
| Oral Presentation |
| Assignment |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Course introduction / Pre-course evaluation/ PGR and biostimulant industries (Sept. 11)
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| Week 2 |
Auxin (Sept. 18) |
| Week 3 |
Gibberellins (Sept. 25) |
| Week 4 |
Abscisic acid (OCt. 2) |
| Week 5 |
Cytokinins (Oct. 9) |
| Week 6 |
Ethylene (Oct. 16) |
| Week 7 |
Jasmonates and salicylates (Oct. 23) |
| Week 8 |
Brassinosteroids, strigolactones, and peptide hormones (Oct. 30) |
| Week 9 |
Mid-term (Take-home exam) (Nov. 6) |
| Week 10 |
Schedule discussion about oral presentation by appointment (no class) (Nov. 13) |
| Week 11 |
Non-microbial biostimulants (Nov. 20) |
| Week 12 |
Microbial biostimulants (Nov. 27)
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| Week 13 |
Student’s oral presentation (Dec. 4) |
| Week 14 |
Student’s oral presentation (Dec. 11) |
| Week 15 |
Field Trip (TBD) (Dec. 18) |
| Week 16 |
Final (Take-home exam) (Dec. 25) |
| Week 17 |
Independent study: Attend a seminar or an online presentation from Week 1 to Week 15. A written report should be submitted by Week 18. (Jan. 1)
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| Week 18 |
Independent study: Attend a seminar or an online presentation from Week 1 to Week 15. A written report should be submitted by Week 18. (Jan. 8) |
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| Evaluation |
| Homework (20%), Oral presentation (20%), Mid-term (30%), Final (30%) |
| Textbook & other References |
高景輝. 2006. 植物荷爾蒙生理. 華香園出版社. 台灣台北市.
Arteca RN. 1995. Plant Growth Substances: Principles and Applications. Chapman & Hall, NY, NY
Basra AS. 2000. Plant growth regulators in agriculture and horticulture. Haworth Press, Inc., New York, London, Oxford.
Davies PJ. 1995. Plant Hormones: Physiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. 2nd Ed Kluwer, Norwell MA .
Teaching Tools in Plant Biology. 2011. Introduction to Phytohormones. ＜ http://www.plantcell.org/content/ttpb6＞.
Youssef R. 2020. Biostimulants for sustainable crop production. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited, Cambridge, UK.
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| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| There is no required text or external reading for this course, nor specialized software |
| Office Hours |
| Thursday 1-3PM |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| 11.Sustainable Cities and Communities 13.Climate Action | include experience courses：N |
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