Information Package / Course Catalogue
Plant Growth Regulators
Course Code: BİO546
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Teaching concept of phytohormone, classification of phytohormones and their metabolizm, transporting phytohormones and their general effects

Course Content

concept of phytohormone, classification of phytohormones and their metabolism, transporting phytohormones and their general effects

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend structure and features of phytohormones and their roles in plant metabolism
2.To be able to investigate and comment previous studies on phytohormones
3.To be able to use knowledge on effect mechanism of phytohormones to solve problems regarding plant biology
4.To be able to comment on plant life and design new researches
5.To be able to discuss and prepare presentation via homeworks and oral presentations given during the course.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tariq Aftab • Khalid Rehman Hakeem. Plant Growth Regulators: Signalling Under Stress Conditions . o Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021 .https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61153-8
2.plant growth regulators Narçın Palavan-Ünsal
3.Field specific scientific articles
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concept of plant growth regulators. Similarities and differences with animal hormones. Effect of plant growth regulators style
Week 2 - Theoretical
Chemical structure and biosynthesis of plant growth regulators: I. Auxins
Week 2 - Preparation Work
article examination
Week 3 - Theoretical
Chemical structure and biosynthesis of plant growth regulators: II. Gibberellins
Week 3 - Preparation Work
article examination
Week 4 - Theoretical
Chemical structure and biosynthesis of plant growth regulators: III. cytokinins
Week 4 - Preparation Work
article examination
Week 5 - Theoretical
Chemical structure and biosynthesis of plant growth regulators: IV. Absisic acid
Week 5 - Preparation Work
article examination
Week 6 - Theoretical
Chemical structure and biosynthesis of plant growth regulators: V.Ethylene
Week 6 - Preparation Work
article evaluation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Chemical structure and biosynthesis of plant growth regulators: VI. Jasmonic acid
Week 7 - Preparation Work
article examination
Week 8 - Theoretical
Chemical structure and biosynthesis of plant growth regulators: VII. Salicylates (midterm exam)
Week 8 - Preparation Work
article examination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Chemical structure and biosynthesis of plant growth regulators: VIII. Polyamines
Week 9 - Preparation Work
article examination
Week 10 - Theoretical
Chemical structure and biosynthesis of plant growth regulators: IX. Brassinosteroids
Week 10 - Preparation Work
article examination
Week 11 - Theoretical
Effects of plant growth regulators on development of root, stem and leaf
Week 11 - Preparation Work
article examination
Week 12 - Theoretical
Effects of plant growth regulators on tuber formation, flowering and fruit development
Week 13 - Theoretical
Effects of plant growth regulators on apical dominancy and water balance
Week 13 - Preparation Work
article examination
Week 14 - Theoretical
Effects of plant growth regulators on seed development, senescence, abscission and dormancy
Week 14 - Preparation Work
article examination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment33112
Individual Work143042
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)152
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
OÇ-2
5
3
2
5
5
3
5
3
5
5
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
1
3
3
2
5
2
2
4
1
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026