Plants for the Future (BIOL21202)
Each lecture addresses an aspect of plant biology and how this is related to a future challenge faced by humanity. You will learn; how plants capture the resources they require from the environment, how their productivity is affected by their environment and how they are adapted to tolerate extreme conditions. You will find out how this knowledge is being used to address major societal and environmental challenges such as sustaining our food supply, providing renewable energy, and protecting the environment.