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Lecturer(s)
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Malíková Lenka, Ing. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the biology and ecology of succulent plants - with their specific anatomical - morphological - physiological adaptations. Morphology and anatomy of succulent plants, specifics of plants of the family Cactaceae, succulent representatives of the families Euphorbiaceae, Agavaceae, Liliaceae, Crassulaceae and others, physiological adaptations of succulent plants (especially adaptation to water management), specifics of terrestrial succulents from climatically different species, physiologically different species. Succulent plant occurrence centers: Central and South America as the original area of cacti and other succulents, the African region, other areas of occurrence. The issue of the spread of non-native species. An overview of important genera and species of succulent plants within the botanical system
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Excursion
- Preparation for credit
- 30 hours per semester
- Field trip
- 12 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 17 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 56 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 35 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the biology and ecology of succulent plants - with their specific anatomical - morphological - physiological adaptations. Morphology and anatomy of succulent plants, specifics of plants of the family Cactaceae, succulent representatives of the families Euphorbiaceae, Agavaceae, Liliaceae, Crassulaceae and others, physiological adaptations of succulent plants (especially adaptation to water management), specifics of terrestrial succulents from climatically different species, physiologically different species. Succulent plant occurrence centers: Central and South America as the original area of cacti and other succulents, the African region, other areas of occurrence. The issue of the spread of non-native species. An overview of important genera and species of succulent plants within the botanical system.
Basic knowledge of botany and anatomy of plants.
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Prerequisites
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-10-15 minute oral presentation, knowledge of basic principles of ecology and botanical classification
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Student performance assessment, Interview, Test, Seminar work
-to determine important species and families where they belong -to know basic characteristics of the species, behavior and ecological requirements
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Recommended literature
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De Vosjoli, P. Pachycaul and Caudiciform Plants. USA, Vista, 2004.
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Gloser, J., Husák, Š. Sukulentní rostliny. Praha, Academia, 1987.
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Kolektiv. Atlas kaktusů 1986 - 2004. Chrudim, 2004.
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Kunte, L. Encyklopedie kaktusů. 1. vyd.. Dobřejovice Rebo Productions, 2002.
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Rauh, W. Die grossartige Welt der Sukkulenten. 2 vyd.. Verlag Paul Parey, 1979.
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