Architecture and morphogenesis of the whole plant

Introduce students to an integrated approach to plants by studying the morphological and anatomical characteristics of stems and roots. Help them discover the coordinated spatial and temporal construction of root and stem architectures through adaptations of Mediterranean and tropical species. Reproductive structures and the diversity of biological types will also be taken into account. This course unit is designed to prepare students for the BioGET Master's program and draws on the natural environment and local and regional infrastructure (Amazonian Greenhouse, Villa Thuret, Château La Pérouse Garden).

Recommended EU: Organization, development, and diversity of Spermatophytes

Responsible: Yves Caraglio, Christine Heinz

Contact details of the person(s) in charge (phone/email): yves.caraglio @ umontpellier.fr (04 67 61 65 48) - christine.heinz @ umontpellier.fr (06 58 14 19 25)

- Understand the concepts of plant architecture and the basic mechanisms of meristem function.

- Knowing how to read a system that is branched in terms of space and time.

- Know how to measure the individual variability and plasticity of a caulinal and root architecture.

- Implement a methodological and analytical protocol

- Know how to successfully complete a group project

- Be able to produce and present a summary based on individual and collective observations