Physiology and Reproduction of Forest Plants

Biology

1. Teaching theoretical-practical classes;

2. Execution of practical work: 1) in the field (plant material harvesting); 2) in the laboratory (seed and pollen processing) and 3) in a nursery (plant propagation by seminal and vegetative propagation).

Components to be classified and assessment instruments: the performance of mini-tests (5 to 6 mini-tests) during the classes

This Curricular Unit aims to enable the student to know about:

Module 1) The methodologies and techniques associated with the reproduction and propagation of forest plants, as well as knowing the necessary conditions for the certification of base material and forest reproduction material.

Module 2) The physiological and morphological bases of the growth and development of forest trees and their relationship with forestry intervention practices, as well as knowing the effect of environmental factors on the carbon balance and the response of trees to environmental factors: light, temperature , water and nutrients;

Module 1 –  Forest plants propagation: (1) the management of seed-producing areas / base material; (2) the methods and techniques for harvesting, processing, testing and seed storage; (3) the methods and techniques for forestry plants production / forest  reproductive material; (4) the rules and best practices for storage and application of phytochemicals products; (5) quality assessment and plant certification; (6) the conditions for handling and plant transport and (7) evaluation on planting.

Module 2 – The physiological and morphological bases of tree growth and their relationships with the forestry practices: (1) the forest tree growth: in height, diameter and root system; (2) the effect of internal factors and environmental response on the photoassimilates distribution and (3) the effect of cultural practices on yield, quality and sustainability.

• - Module 1 - 50.0%
• - Module 2 - 50.0%

NAO

CENASEF – CENTRO NACIONAL DE SEMENTES FLORESTAIS (2018). Sementes de Árvores e Arbustos Florestais. http://www2.icnf.pt/portal/florestas/gf/ps/cenasef/catalogo-sementes

Dumroese, R. Kasten; Luna, Tara; Landis & Thomas, D. (2009). Nursery manual for native plants: A guide for tribal nurseries – Volume 1: Nursery management. Agriculture Handbook 730. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. 302 p.

Hartman, H.T.; Kester, D.E.; Davies, F.T. & Geneve, R. (2001). Plant propagation: principles and practices, 7th ed. Prentice-Hall, Inc., New Jersey. ISBN 13: 9780136792352

Paiva, V., Correia, C. & Sande Silva, J. (2010). A regeneração artificial em ações de reabilitação pós-incêndio. In: Moreira, F., Catry, F.X., Sande Silva, J., Rego, F. (Eds.), Ecologia do fogo e gestão de áreas ardidas. ISA Press, Lisboa, pp. 253-288.

Pallardy, S.G. (2008). Physiology of Woody Plants (3th Ed.). San Diego: Academic Press. ISBN: 978-0-12-088765-1

Ribeiro, D., Ribeiro, H., & Louro, V. (2001). Produção em viveiros florestais. DGDRural/DDTI, Lisboa.

Applicable legislation.