Bi7180 Evolutionary morphology of plants

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 1 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Petr Bureš, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavel Veselý, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Petr Bureš, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Pavel Veselý, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 13:00–14:50 D36/225
Prerequisites
Bi2030 High. plant phylog. & divers.
Basic knowledge of system of land plants (Embryophytes) and ability of plant material preparation and observation in microscope are required.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 16 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/16, only registered: 0/16, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/16
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the subject is to tell about plant morphology in linkage to evolution and ecological factors, to show organ homologies and analogies with accent on general patterns. These will be occasionally supplemented by curiosities from plant morphology.
Regarding the time, the subject is not thought to be a complete overview of the discussed topics, but rather to encourage students to think about the types and situations they may know from other subjects or student's own experience.
Learning outcomes
After passing the subject, student will be able to:
- describe the processes that led to the emergence of specific structures and organs in evolution;
- recognize the origin and function of a randomly selected plant organ;
Syllabus
  • Evolution and function of the stem - conduction of water and nutrients, formation of vascular bundles, telome theory, evolution of stele. The formation of trachei. Secondary stem thickening: typical, in monocots, in caryophyllids, in cycads, in tree ferns, tree lycopods. Organs derived from the stem.
  • Evolution and function of the root - rootless plants, root formation in microphyle and megaphyle lineages, nutrient intake, mycorrhiza. Organs derived from the root.
  • Evolution and function of assimilation organs - leafless herbs, microphyle and megaphyle formation. Replacement of leaves by other assimilation organs. Organs derived from the leaf.
  • How do plants reproduce: Metagenesis, spores, sporangia. Pteridophytes and sporangia. Heterosporia: from spores to seeds. Evolution of flower: from seeds to fruits. Apocarpic and cenocarpic fruits, placentation. Polyembryony. Vegetative reproduction.
  • Adaptation of plants for growth in adverse environmental conditions.
  • Teaching will take the form of lectures with a practical part where everyone will be able to try observation.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Rudall P.:Anatomy of Flowering Plants (Cambridge, 2007)
  • Dickison W. C.: Integrative Plant Anatomy
  • Cutler D. F. et al: Plant Anatomy: An Applied Approach
  • Pazourek J.: Vyprávění o rostlinách
  • Taylor T. et al.: Paleobotany The Biology and Evolution of Fossil Plants
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical observations.
Assessment methods
Oral colloquium with group of 2-5 students.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://sci.muni.cz/~pvesely/vyuka/
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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