FDFR1_FAF Plant Physiology and Anatomy

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. PharmDr. Petr Babula, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PharmDr. Petr Babula, Ph.D.
Faculty of Pharmacy
Supplier department: Department of Natural Drugs – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of plants and systematic botany, knowledge of pharmacognosy, basic knowledge of molecular biology methods. Orientation in molecular-biological techniques and methods.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The aim of the subject of Plant Physiology is the study of system processes that allow to live and survive the plant in the given environment. The emphasis of the subject for DSP students is mainly focused on plant cell physiology and primary and secondary metabolism of plants and the importance of these metabolites in interactions between plants and between plants and the environment. Attention is focused on the secondary metabolites studied in DSP work and their relevance to the plant.
Learning outcomes
The graduate is familiar with the physiology of primary and secondary metabolism of plants, has an overview of the basic molecular-biological methods used in the study of plant physiology. Can actively work with literature of a given focus and present it.
Key topics
The content of the course is the physiology of plants, ie a system of processes that allow you to live and survive in a given environment. The emphasis of the course for DSP students is mainly on the physiology of the plant cell and the primary and secondary metabolism of plants and the importance of metabolites in interactions between plants and between plants and the environment.
Orientation syllabus:
- Plant cell physiology
- Primary and secondary metabolism of plants from the point of view of molecular biology
- Methods of studying primary and secondary metabolism of plants molecular-biological approach
- Origin and evolution of secondary metabolism of plants and its co-evolution with other organisms
- Secondary metabolites and interactions of plants with the environment and other plants. Physiology of stress.
- Secondary metabolites of plants as important signaling molecules
- Significance of secondary metabolites in the life cycle of plants. Teaching includes participation in educational events organized by the Dept. of Natural Drugs.
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • Buchanan, B. B., Gruissem, W., Jones, R. L. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants. Wiley-Blackwell, 2nd Revised ed. Edition, 2015. ISBN 978-0470714218. info
  • Taiz, L., Zeiger, E. Plant Physiology and Development. Sinauer Associates, Inc., 6th edition edition, 2014. ISBN 978-1605353265. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
Methods of working with text (textbook, book)
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Oral exam.
Alternate completion
It is possible to take the oral exam after returning from the internship abroad.
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
Basic knowledge of botany, including anatomy and morphology of plants, basic knowledge of pharmacognosy, in accordance with the focus of the dissertation. The Ph.D. study program in Pharmacy is conducted in the Czech language, but the subject may be taught in English, depending on the student's language preferences. Study literature and scientific literature are also available in English.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2025, Autumn 2025.
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