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Soil and Plant Hydrology

LS20023Specializing and Interdisciplinary Qualification5 ECTSEnglishsummer semesterProfessur für Soil Biophysics and Environmental Systems (Prof. Zare)
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What it is about

You will learn the physical fundamentals of water transport in the soil–plant–atmosphere continuum – from a single root hair to root system and xylem, up to leaf and canopy scale. You will be introduced to techniques for quantifying water fluxes and will engage with plant traits that influence drought tolerance under water and nutrient deficiency.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain principles of water transport in the soil–plant–atmosphere continuum
  • Discuss mechanisms of plant adaptation to drought stress
  • Describe and predict physiological and anatomical adaptations for resource use under drying
  • Place current research in soil and plant hydrology in the context of drought stress

What the module consists of

  • VorlesungIntroduction to principles of water movement from root to canopy scale; presentations and blackboard work
  • SeminarPresentation of current research; topic selection, literature review, oral presentation and extended written summary

Teaching method

  • Lectures (weekly 2 hours, PowerPoint and blackboard)Conveying theoretical foundations from single unit to canopy scale; slides provided in advance
  • Seminar with individual supervisionDeepening current research topics; support in preparing presentations and written elaboration
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