Forestry

A course dealing with energy conversions in relation to growth, development and functioning of forest organisms, with particular emphasis on trees. Specific topics include environmental and genetic control of growth and development in cells, tissues and organs; phenology; energy capture and flow within and between organisms; contrasting aspects of metabolism between different organisms; aging and senescence; interactions between organisms; survival mechanisms under environmental stress; plant-defense mechanisms. In laboratory sessions, the focus is on wood formation and properties.