Department of Experimental Plant Biology
Who are we?
The Department of Plant Physiology mainly deals with the education of master's and doctoral students in the fields of experimental biology, specialization physiology and plant anatomy.
What do we do and for whom?
The main directions of research activities
photosynthesis of higher plants, algae and cyanobacteria
the interactions between plants and the atmosphere (gas exchange and its regulation, development and function of stomata, stress physiology)
the water regime of plants (structure and function of leaf cuticle, hydraulic architecture of plants, plant water use efficiency)
the structure of protein complexes in thylakoid membranes
the application of stable isotopes as a tool for research in biology and ecology
instrument development and new detection methods in plant physiology
Why do we exist?
The department ensures the master’s study program Experimental Biology (specialization in plant physiology) and in the framework of the doctoral program Physiology and Immunology it ensures the field Physiology and Developmental Biology, specialization of Plant Physiology. Within the bachelor’s programs, it coordinates student dissertations focused on plant physiology and anatomy, ecophysiology, biochemistry and biophysics of photosynthesis and on biomembranal processes. We try to contribute to the acquisition of new knowledge in experimental biology. The main directions of research activities are: photosynthesis of higher plants and algae, the development and function of stomata, the water regime of plants, the structure of protein complexes and changes in their arrangement in biomembranes, the interaction of plants and the environment and the development of new detection devices and methods for plant physiology.
What are our aims?
The aim of our work is understanding the basic processes and mechanisms that regulate plant growth and development, and the interaction between terrestrial vegetation, phytoplankton and the Earth's atmosphere. To do this, we use modern biophysical and biochemical methods, including stable isotope techniques. Part of the research and education of students is the cooperation with research institutes in Europe, America and Australia. The aim is the competitively capable basic and applied research of the scientific and teaching staff of the department, as well as students leading to new knowledge in the field.
Where to find us?
Contact information
Address:
Branišovská 31a,
České Budějovice
Registration No.: 60076658
Tel.: +420 387772353
Fax: +420 387772371
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Web: http://kebr.prf.jcu.cz/