Cipher: 2513
Nomenclature: Plant hormones: from biosynthesis to actuality
Study programme: Molecular biosciences
Module: Plant biology
Case holder:

the doc.dr.sc. Snježana Mihaljević, senior zn. Associate
Institution of the case holder:

Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Department of Molecular Biology
Contributors - Contractors:

Doc.dr.sc. Vesna Peršić
Subject status: Electoral College
The year in which the case is submitted: Year I
The semester in which the case is submitted: Semester II
Subject objective:

Understand the application of plant hormones in agriculture, fruit growing and horticulture.
Case contents:

Classification of plant hormones (auxins, cytokines, gibberellins, abscissic acid, etc.). Review of biosynthesis, metabolism and regulation of metabolism of individual hormones. The action of hormones at the cellular level (auxins and cell elongation, cytokines and cell division regulation, gibberellins and germination). Molecular mechanisms of action of hormones (signal transmission, receptor role, etc.). Hormone interaction ("crosstalk"). The physiological role of hormones in various aspects of the growth and development of the plant (flowering, seed development and germination, aging, etc.). Plant hormones in biotechnology. Application of plant hormones in agriculture, fruit growing, horticulture. Plant hormone analytics. Biotests.
Learning outcomes: competences, knowledge, skills that the subject develops:

1. Propose the use of plant hormones in agriculture, fruit growing and horticulture.
2. Establish the principle of classification and biosynthesis of plant hormones.
3. Analyze the mechanism of action and molecular regulation of the activity of plant hormones.
4. Assess the physiological role of hormones in plant growth and development until application in agriculture, fruit growing and horticulture.
ECTS Credits 6
Lectures 5
Seminars (IS) 5
Exercises (E) 20
Altogether 30
The way of teaching and acquiring knowledge:

Students are obliged to attend lectures or consultations, and prepare and exhibit seminar work
Ways of teaching and acquiring knowledge: (notes)
Monitoring and evaluating students (mark in fat printing only relevant categories) Attendance, Teaching activities, Mandatory seminar work, Exercise or case study
Rating method: Oral exam, Essay/Seminar, Project, 9
Mandatory literature:

DAVIES P. J., 2004: Plant Hormones: Biosynthesis, Signal Transduction, Action. Kluwer Academic Publisher, Dordrecht, Boston, London
HOOYKAAS, P.J.J., HALL, M.A., LIBBENGA, K.R. 1999: Biochemistry and molecular biology of plant hormones. Elsevier, Amsterdam, Lausanne, New York, Oxford, Shannon, Singapore, Tokyo
Supplementary (recommended) literature:

The latest scientific and review papers in the field of plant hormone biology.
How to monitor the quality and performance performance (evaluation):

The success of the course will be evaluated annually by the joint expert committee of the Ruđer Boskovic Institute, the University of Dubrovnik and the University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek based on exam success and surveys.