Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| I semestre | Oct 1, 2015 | Jan 29, 2016 |
| I sem. (solo studenti del III anno di Viti) | Nov 2, 2015 | Jan 29, 2016 |
| II semestre | Mar 1, 2016 | Jun 10, 2016 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione straordinaria Appelli d'esame | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Sessione estiva Appelli d'esame | Jun 13, 2016 | Jul 29, 2016 |
| Sessione autunnale Appelli d'esame | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sess. autun. App. di Laurea L25 | Nov 27, 2015 | Nov 27, 2015 |
| Sess. invern. 2016 App. di Laurea L25 | Mar 18, 2016 | Mar 18, 2016 |
| Sess. estiva App. di Laurea L25 | Jul 15, 2016 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Sess. autun 2016 App. di Laurea L25 | Nov 25, 2016 | Nov 25, 2016 |
| Sess. invern. 2017 App. di Laurea L25 | Mar 22, 2017 | Mar 22, 2017 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Festività dell'Immacolata Concezione | Dec 8, 2015 | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Vacanze di Natale | Dec 23, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 |
| Vancanze di Pasqua | Mar 24, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Anniversario della Liberazione | Apr 25, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Festa del S. Patrono S. Zeno | May 21, 2016 | May 21, 2016 |
| Festa della Repubblica | Jun 2, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 |
| Vacanze Estive | Aug 8, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Science and Engineering Teaching and Student Services Unit.
To view all the exam sessions available, please use the Exam dashboard on ESSE3.
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Academic staff
Boselli Maurizio
maurizio.boselli@univr.it 045 6835628
Guantieri Valeria
valeria.guantieri@univr.it 045/6835625
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University. Please select your Study Plan based on your enrolment year.
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2° Year
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3° Year
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Plant biology and physiology - FISIOLOGIA VEGETALE (2015/2016)
Teaching code
4S02734
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/04 - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
The teaching is organized as follows:
teoria
laboratorio [laboratorio 1 turno]
laboratorio [laboratorio 2 turno]
Learning outcomes
The course examines the principal physiological and molecular aspects of plant growth and development. The program includes water balance, xylematic and floematic transport, photosynthesis, biosynthesis and action of phytohormones, photomorphogenesis, abiotic stress, secondary metabolism. The objective of the course is the acquisition of the theoretical fundamentals of plant physiology relevant for viticulture.
Program
Water transport in plants: chemical properties of water, water and solute transport processes.
Water balance of plants: movement of water in the soil, water absorption by roots, water transport through the xylem, transpiration and stomatal movements, control of stomatal opening. Water stress: physiological responses to drought.
Photosynthesis: general concepts of light reactions and carbon reactions. Starch and sucrose synthesis. Translocation in the phloem: phloem loading and unloading, the sink-source concept, allocation and partitioning of phosynthates.
General concepts of genetic information, gene expression and signal transduction pathways in eukaryotes.
Photomorphogenesis: phytochrome, phytochrome responses, cellular and molecular mechanisms. Blu-light responses.
Phytohormones: biosynthesis, physiological effects and molecular modes of action of auxin, cytokinins, gibberellins, ethylene, abscisic acid , brassinosteroids, polyamines, jasmonic acid.
Molecular methods used in experimental plant physiology: isolation and purification of nucleic acids and proteins from plant cells and tissues; methods for gene expression analysis;genetic transformation of plants.
Laboratory
Use of reporter genes for gene expression analysis with particular attention to the study of regulatory regions and to the hormones distribution in response to different stimuli; Agrobacterium tumefaciens as natural genetic engineer: T-DNA transfer mechanism to plant cell; transgenic plants generation by Agrobacterium and biolistic methods. Genetic transformation of the model species Arabidopsis thaliana by floral dip.
Practical work
The effects of auxin on adventitious root formation. Histochemical assay of beta-glucoronidase activity on plants expressing reporter constructs for hormones sensitivity analyses.
Examination Methods
oral
Type D and Type F activities
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Career prospects
Module/Programme news
News for students
There you will find information, resources and services useful during your time at the University (Student’s exam record, your study plan on ESSE3, Distance Learning courses, university email account, office forms, administrative procedures, etc.). You can log into MyUnivr with your GIA login details.
Further services
I servizi e le attività di orientamento sono pensati per fornire alle future matricole gli strumenti e le informazioni che consentano loro di compiere una scelta consapevole del corso di studi universitario.
Graduation
Attendance
As stated in point 25 of the Teaching Regulations for the A.Y. 2021/2022, attendance is mandatory for practical and laboratory activities, unless otherwise determined by the Teaching Committee.Please refer to the Crisis Unit's latest updates for the mode of teaching.
