NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 園藝作物休眠生理學(6171)
(Eng.) Dormancy Physiology of Horticultural Crops
Offering Dept Department of Horticulture
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher Syuan-You Lin
Department Department of Horticulture/Graduate Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description Dormancy plays a crucial role in plant adaptation to dynamic environmental conditions. In this EMI course, we will delve into the fundamental mechanisms governing seed and bud dormancy in horticultural crops. Additionally, we will explore the techniques employed by horticulturists to artificially induce dormancy release in crop production. Through a comprehensive examination of these topics, students will gain a deep understanding of the significance of dormancy and its practical implications in Horticulture.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
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Upon completing this course successfully, students will be able to:
1.Articulate the internal and external factors that influence plant dormancy regulation.
2.Comprehend the significance of dormancy and the underlying physiological mechanisms in both seeds and buds of horticultural crops.
3.Assess the level of dormancy in plant structures and familiarize themselves with the range of physical and chemical approaches utilized to induce dormancy release in the industries.
1.The capability of applying natural technology and biological knowledge
3.The capability of developing an experimental design and performing data analysis
4.To develop the skills of research and team work
5.To develop the capability of literature search and problem identification
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Lecturing
Written Presentation
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Oral Presentation
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course introduction (Sept. 9)
Week 2 Pre-course evaluation/ Importance of plant dormancy (Sept. 16)
Week 3 Seed structure and development / Chemical composition and germination of seeds (Sept. 23)
Week 4 Seed dormancy (physical and environmental factors) (Sept. 30)
Week 5 Seed dormancy (plant hormones, sugar and lipid metabolism) (Oct. 7)
Week 6 Methods to break seed dormancy (Oct. 14)
Week 7 Schedule discussion about your oral presentation by appointment (no class) (Oct. 21)
Week 8 Personal Oral Presentation (Oct. 28)
Week 9 How do plants sense environments? / Bud formation and structure (Nov. 4)
Week 10 Mechanisms of eco- and paradormancy (Nov. 11)
Week 11 Mechanisms of endodormancy (Nov. 18)
Week 12 Invited speaker (TBD) (Nov. 25)
Week 13 Common bud-breaking strategies (Dec. 2)
Week 14 Chill quantification (Dec. 9)
Week 15 Group oral presentation (Dec. 16)
Week 16 Discussion on group written report (Dec. 23)
Week 17 Independent study: Attend a seminar or an online presentation from Week 1 to Week 15 and return a written report. (Dec. 30)
Week 18 Independent study: Attend a seminar or an online presentation from Week 1 to Week 15 and return a written report. (Jan. 6)
Evaluation
Personal Oral Presentation (30%), Group project - Oral presentation (20%) + Written report (20%) + “Peer evaluation within the group (10%), Assignments (20%)
Textbook & other References
Anderson, J.V. (Ed.). 2015. Advances in plant dormancy. Springer.
Bradford, K., and H.Nonogaki, (Eds.). 2008. Annual plant reviews, seed development, dormancy and germination (Vol. 27). John Wiley & Sons.
Finch-Savage, W.E. and S. Footitt. 2017. Seed dormancy cycling and the regulation of dormancy mechanisms to time germination in variable field environments. Journal of experimental botany. 68(4), 843-856.
Lang G.A. 1996. Plant Dormancy: Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. CABI
Taiz, L., E. Zeiger, I.M, Møller, and A. Murphy. 2015. Plant physiology and development (Ed. 6). Sinauer Associates Incorporated.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
This course does not have any mandatory textbooks or external readings. All necessary materials and resources will be provided by the instructor. Additionally, there is no requirement for specialized software for this course.
Office Hours
Thursday 1-3pm
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